Belleville social survey . f the unequaldistribution of population by wards. The problem of the etaoinnshrties, such as the water and electric light plant, strongly suggests the,need of a city manager. There is a growing conviction that effici-ency and economy in city government requires the employment of theexpert. In the past, a high grade of public service has been securedfrom men who devoted part of their time without compensation topublic service In the future, because of the undertaking by thecity of public utility enterprises, the full time services of a well-paidexpert are required. It
Belleville social survey . f the unequaldistribution of population by wards. The problem of the etaoinnshrties, such as the water and electric light plant, strongly suggests the,need of a city manager. There is a growing conviction that effici-ency and economy in city government requires the employment of theexpert. In the past, a high grade of public service has been securedfrom men who devoted part of their time without compensation topublic service In the future, because of the undertaking by thecity of public utility enterprises, the full time services of a well-paidexpert are required. It is no paradox to suggest that lower waterand light rates in Belleville would be secured by employing as CityManager an engineer at a salary of $2,000 to $3,000 a year. Aprivate enterprise carrying on a business of $30,000 a year would re-alize that efficient management was a first condition for success. Thecommittee recommends that careful consideration be given to theexperience of Abilene, Kansas, with th« city TRADE AND INDUSTRY Community life is closely related to industrial life. The wealthof the community is the foundation for the prosperity and happinessof the community, just as a living wage is the precondition for in-dividual welfare. What is the economic significance of Belleville? In the first place, Belleville, and here it is typical of the majorityof Kansas county-seat towns, is largely dependent for her prosperityupon the surrounding agricultural district. Large crops for thefarmer mean good business for the merchant. In recognition of thisfact the committee on trade and industry a trade maplocating the families trading in Belleville. This map plots out theterritory which the Belleville business man should cultivate. Theprosperity of this region is his prosperity. An increase of one-halfbushel of corn to the acre in this district would be reflected in the in-crease of trade in Belleville. From the business point of view aloneit would make for
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