Oct 14, 2014

What the County needs is public speakers to state facts, not politically motivated blather, Sylvia De Rooy incorrect on campaign finances

The Humboldt Board of Supervisors passed Campaign Finance Reform by a 4-1 vote today, which limits contributions to $1,500 in any four-year campaign cycle (through the June primaries).

Sylvia De Rooy, who attended the BOS meeting said that no candidate has ever received more than $20,000 during a campaign cycle.

She was incorrect. 2010 461s from Blue Lake Casino, who gave $94,475 that year including $27,475 to then 4th District Supervisor Bonnie Neely, $25,000 to 5th District Supervisor candidate Patrick Cleary and $20,000 to District Attorney Paul Gallegos).

The title is a takeoff on Sylvia's recent My Word: What the County needs is reform, not blather.

I will update the 460s shortly.

1 comment:

  1. I believe that campaign finance reform should instead focus on limiting the amount of money in the election system. Why not agree to a cap that works for all districts? I don't see these individual caps having any impact on fundraising totals. If anything, it will handicap some candidates who are not favored by the wealthier citizens and/or businesses.

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