Required disclosure of the funds contributed to candidates in the upcoming election for Salisbury’s City Council has revealed that a “slate” of candidates – Boda, Dixon and Dryden – are being supported largely by a small group, most of whom live outside the City and some outside of Wicomico County and the State of Maryland. These dozen or so “super-donors have contributed about 73% of the funds received by the trio named above.
It’s especially interesting that substantial contributions have been made by four persons from Lexington, South Carolina – their desire to influence the outcome of the election has caused them to contribute a total of $1,000 to Dixon and Dryden. Why?
And why would Bret Hopkins from Fairfax Station, Virginia contribute a total of $450 to Boda, Dizon and Dryden. Even closer to town, why would Charlene Lococo of Berlin donate a total of $600 to the trio.
Someone from elsewhere might donate funds to a particular candidate who is a good friend or relative, but if someone donates substantial sums to 2 or more candidates, you wonder why – and if they are simply serving as a conduit for some other source of funds (can you say “SAPOA”?). What do you know about this?
For more details (names, etc.) about these and the other “super-donors” see our earlier post at: http://sbynews.blogspot.com/2011/02/who-are-these-super-donors-in.html
5 comments:
is that really a lot of money
and just what do these candidates need money for a little rinky dink election like this
A Lynne Smith works for GNI, Susan Spengler works for GNI and is the sister of the owner, Gary Chandler.
The last time I checked, people are free to donate freely to who they want. What's the big deal! I have no idea who I'm voting for but this pettiness is making me sick. The city council needs mature people who stand up for ALL citizens of Salisbury. I will be doing my homework on all the candidates. I really don't give a hoot who gets the most donations. PETTY!
Hi,
I did donate to a few of the candidates. My job is being threatened by pending legislation.
I used my hard earned money to help make a change.
Lynne Smith
It is always prudent to examine the origins of donations to candidates, it is not any type of personal vendetta. The donations from out of towners and LLC's to certain candidates indicates persons who want to influence local politicians as absentee landlords. Just as the GNI employee wants to protect her job, the families that own homes in City want to protect their entire life's work and entire well being by being as informed as possible.
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