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THE BASTROP ADVERTISER
Thursday , April 17, 1980
Hansen hits road issues
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Norman Hansen of Cedar
Creek is one of the three
candidates for Precinct 3
Commissioner, the largest
Commissioner district in
Bastrop County, in a May 3
Democratic Primary election
race that is fast developing
into an issues campaign.
A former Secret Service
agent and career Army man,
Hansen says he decided to
oppose incumbent Commis-
sioner Jerry Alexander so
there could be a full airing of
issues and problems that the
public needs to know about.
One of a series of articles
about candidates for the May
3 primaries in Bastrop
County.
In a statement, Hansen
said:"I am Norman Hansen,
candidate for commissioner
Precinct 3. I am 48 years of
age, in excellent health,
married and have 4 children.
Two sons serving in the U.S.
Army, and two daughters in
college.
Norman Hansen
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1975 Chevrolet Suburban, AT, PB, Extra clean,
$2,995.00
1969 Galaxy,500 Ford, AT, AC, PS, PB. $895.00
1979 Ford Bronco XLT, AT, AC. PS. PB, Large
tires and wheels, 14,000 miles. $7,995.00.
Bastrop Ford
Highway 71 West, Bastrop
"I have 22 years experi-
ence as a heavy equipment
operator, aerial port superin-
tendent and after my
military service, I then
worked for the United
Slates Secret Service in
Austin, and subsequently,
worked as an administrative
assistant in the Criminal
Justice Division, and the
Budget and Planning Divi
sion of the Governor’s Office.
I am presently in private
business as a custom house
building contractor. My
professional and vocational
education has been in
Business Law, Finance,
Budget & Taxes, Account-
ing, Air Transportation,
Personell and Administra
tive management.
“I worked with the
organization of formulating
the Bastrop County wide
Volunteer Fire Fighters
Association, and am dedicat-
ed to support our volunteer
fire departments through!
out Precinct 3.
ROAD ISSUE
“One of the single most
important issues concerning
the people in precinct 3 is
how to improve and maintain
county roads with the money
we have available. And
the no. 1 contributing factor
to our road conditions is
inadequate policies, plan-
ning, adoption, and enforce-
ment of road development
specification, and road main-
tenance supervision.
“I am dedicated to achieve
a well organized, planned
maintenance improvement
program of all roads in
Precinct 3 with effective
management to insure full
productive service of equip
ment and manpower, and
also close follow-up inspec
tions and supervision of all
road work on a full time
basis for the full 4 year term
and not just for the 60 days
prior to an election.
"It is true that we are in a
fast paced growth pattern, I
recognize this, and will
provide the leadership to
correct the past mistakes
with proper planning and
effective management, so
that services can be provid
ed concurrently with the tax
base growth.
STANDARDS
"I will take a firm stand to
enforce proper road develop i ^
ment specifications in the
future, so that taxpayers do
not have to bear the brunt of
this expense. The real
question here is not for
Bastrop County Commission-
ers Court to have more
power, but rather why
hasn’t it utilized the powers
"We need to return county
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government to the people. I
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will work closely with the
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county auditor, and the
other commissioners on
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budget and audit matters for
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Protect farms,
says Saunders
In the race for the State
House of Representatives
District 30 seat being
‘I vacated by John Wilson
! three Democratic candidates
f say they are primarily
interested in seeing that
I rural interests get full
representation.
“There is no replacement
for the agriculture industry
once it’s gone,” Robert
Saunders of LaGrange told a
recent political rally in
McE)ade.
“How to protect agricul
ture is therefore my number
one priority," he added.
Saunders also said "I will
work to keep the right to
work law. I support the right
to life as opposed to
abortion. I am opposed to a
slate income tax and I also
oppose teacher strikes."
Paul Cooper, his opponent
from Gonzales, said “I come
from a very poor family so I
understand problems" of
persons trying to live with
inflation and government
regulation.
Bobby Dean Gresser from
Schulenburg said '’It's vitally
important that the rural
interests of Texas be
represented. The cities are
for the most part not
concerned with farmlands...!
am a fiscal conservative. My
folks taught me the value of
a dollar."
Saunders is an educator,
Cooper an insurance manag
er and Gresser a radio
announcer.
cost effective financial re-
sponsibility of your tax
dollar. I support sound
economic development poli-
cies for local equal employ-
ment opportunities, and fair
consideration and represen-
tation of all citizens or
precinct 3.
ROAD ENGINEER
"We have recently heard
some talk about a road
engineer. I would like to
point out some true facts on
this subject. The provisions
for a county road engineer is
only one of several provi-
sions under the whole
concept of the “OPTIONAL
County Road Law”, passed
by the Texas Legislature in
1947.
“So that we are not
mislead by recent state-
ments I have a copy of this
law and will point out that
whether I am for this law or
against it, makes no differ-
ence. There must be a
special election held for that
Precinct Commissioner Jerry Alexander I center 1 talked
with friends while campaigning at Bastrop Chamber of
Commerce dinner last Friday night.
School bonds
discussed
VOTE FOR RUSSELL JENKINS
for
Tax Assessor-Collector
Bastrop County
• 15 years business management
experience
•Degree in accounting & business
administration
• Lbeal businessman
pol.adv. pd. for by Mary Jo Jenkins
purpose, so that we the
voters will all have an
opportunity to vote for or
against it.
"I also point out that we
the voters, having voted for
it, could also vote to abandon
it, if it doesn’t work, and go
back to the present system.
“Another provision pro-
vides for the central
purchasing of all road
equipment, materials, and
supplies on a competitive
bid basis.
“This law does not even
mention One Warehouse
Location for the whole
county for equipment to run
back and forth burning up
high cost fuel. The county
equipment and manpower
must remain throughout the
county working on roads in a
productive manner. That's
where the work needs to be
done. It cannot be done at a
central warehouse.
REDISTRICT
“Another very important
point is that the commission-
ers court records of Febru-
ary 3, 1978 shows that the
present commissioner of
Precinct 3 made the motion
to accept the present
redistrtict lines, and precinct
3 now covers over 40°A) of
Bastrop County.
"This action obligated the
Precinct 3 taxpayers to
added road maintenance
responsibilities. And since
that time some areas of
Elgin, Bastrop and String
Prairie have had a commis-
sioner they didn't vote for.
“They now have an
opportunity to vote for a
commissioner of their choice.
I am dedicated to work hard
for you, and to utilize all of
my abilities and resourcefull-
ness to turn our problems
into opportunities, and your
vote for me on May 3 will
give county government
back to the people."
Sen. Huey Long of Louisiana
filibustered without stop in
the Senate for 15 1/2 hours.
His monologue on June 12,
1935, filled 100 pages in
the Congressional Record.
JOHN
WILSON
The philosophy of this district is that government
should take a posture of moral strength and
seek swift and sure punishment for those who
violate rules of our society. We educate and
prepare our young to become good citizens.
Our people take pride in their work and it is
basic to the district that people have loyalty to
their jobs while expecting fair and reasonable
wages. To represent this district is to reflect
these values.
YOUR VOTE AND SUPPORT WILL BE SINCERELY APPRECIATED
Re-elect
Jerry Alexander
Commissioner, Precinct No. 3
BASTROP COUNTY
SUBJECT TO ACTION OF DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY
Pol. adv. pd. for by Jerry Alexander
Continued from Page 1
DOWNHILL SIDE’
But most questions from
the audience indicated less
concern about the bond
market than whether the
proposed bonds will be
enough to meet the need for
new classrooms and to get
out of "temporary" buildings
at the Primary Campus.
"Most of the crowd is
school personnel" who are
"well aware" of pressing
needs for school space, noted
one speaker. “How can we
let people know how needed
this is?" she asked.
FIRST CLASS
In answer to another
question, the architect said
that planned renovations to
the gym and stucco class-
room building at the
Elementary campus will
put these buildings
"up to first class standards.
The buildings are sound,"
said Stoeltje.
A questioner from Cedar
Creek objected to having "to
always run to Bastrop" for
information about school
issues. Her call to hold
informational meetings in
other communities in the
district was roundly endor-
sed by at least three board
members.
"Short meetings" in Rock
ne, Cedar Creek, Red Rock
and possibly elsewhere
would be "a good idea. I'll do
it," said Board Vice Presi-
dent Verlin Callahan.
If bond bids come in too
high"we can sell only the
essential portion" to add
classrooms at the Primary
and Elementary Schools,
noted Board President Hub
ert L. Linenberger.
ONE PER CENT
Because building costs are
rising at close to one per cent
per month,’ 'you can’t gain
by waiting" to start const
ruction even with higher
than normal interest char
ges, Stoeltje argued.
Linenberger said that
while school populations in
many areas have declined,
BISD is still growing. He
would not predict how long it
would grow or at what rate.
The most"variable" part of
the bond authorization trus
tees want is for purchase of
land for a fourth school
campus, said Callahan.
Addition of ten classrooms
at the primary campus and
elimination of the'"tempora
ry tin buildings" plus
Elementary School renova
tions would give schools an
additional 18 classrooms at
an estimated cost of $850,000
according to trustees.
Lower ranked priorities
that would be authorized by
bond passage include an
Elementary library, an agri
culture or building trades
shop at the High School and
land purchase.
Trustees also said that if
there is money left after
these projects, they would
consider adding tennis
courts, a running track,
baseball diamond and some
covered walkways.
Nursing Center
Garden
planted
An Effective Voice for the 80’s
SENATORIAL DISTRICT 18
Bastrop Bell Dewitt Fayette Goliad Gonzales Jackson
Karnes Lavaca Lee Milam Victoria Williamson
WILSON
Paid for by: Citizens for Effective Representation, Pat Settle, Treas.
635 E. Travis, La Grange, Texas 78945
FOR SENATE
Elect
CODY LENTZ
County
Tax Assessor-collector
He will do the job the right way
and at a minimum cost to the
taxpayer, saving the schools
and the towns thousands of
dollars.
Your vote
will be appreciated
Pd. political ad by Cody Lentz
By MOLLY LAWHON
Residents and two volun
leers had a good time
plowing and planting a small
garden last week.
We also had a very
interesting speech by Sher
rif Nig Hoskins. He came out
and answered alot of
questions the residents had.
A lot of people have
forgotten that they still vote.
Any other candidates are
welcome to come out and
talk to the residents.
Our Auction Sunday went
real well this time. We want
to thank Smith and Bill
Henderson very much for
helping the auction be
possible. Also Frank Mihura
who came and bouth the
items. Thanks to all of you.
Our Campaign now is
“vote". So some of you
candidates come out and
speak so you can get your
vote from residents.
We loaned a wheel chair to
M.L. Brown, age 28, who is
from Travis State School,
but is at Bastrop Vocational
Workshop. He entered a
wheel chair race Sal. April
12 at the Austin Oakhill
Arena. He is Maggie
McGee’s grandson. She is
here in the Nursing Center.
The winners received rib
hons and gold medals. I hope
he won.
Remember the ones in the
hospital with your prayers.
They are Annie Jackson,
Mrs. Volaw , Mrs. Supper
villi' and Tom Gibson.
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McAuley, Davis. The Bastrop Advertiser (Bastrop, Tex.), No. 14, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 17, 1980, newspaper, April 17, 1980; Bastrop, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth735942/m1/10/: accessed June 24, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Bastrop Public Library.