Amador County - The competition for seats in a number of districts is at a fever pitch, even though reports of local campaign funding remains low compared to past races. The Fair Political Practices Commission requires all candidates to report any contributions over 1,000 dollars to the Amador County Election Office. Contributions less than 1,000 dollars are unknown and fall under no requirement to be reported to the public. Any member of the public may view campaign contributions in this or any future election by visiting the elections office and sifting through two or three hefty file folders of forms submitted by candidates. The race that has gathered the most public attention is coincidentally the one for which candidates have garnered the most contributions. According to official filing form 460, Water Agency District 1 Candidate Bill Condrashoff has accepted 4,198.97 dollars in contributions, District 1 competitor Maddona Wiebold has raised 3,300 dollars, and District 2 incumbent John Swift is third highest fundraiser with 1,100 dollars. The only other report of funds raised was by Jackson City Council candidate Dave Butow, who reported contributions just over the 1,000 dollar mark. The lack of reported contributions means a relatively level playing field for candidates in races across the County, which include the Amador City City Council, Ione City Council, Jackson City Council, Plymouth City Council, Sutter Creek City Council, the Amador Unified School District, the Volcano Community Services District, and the Amador Water Agency. Story by Alex Lane (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
Tuesday, 04 November 2008 02:15
Water Board Candidates Garnered Most Contributions
Amador County - The competition for seats in a number of districts is at a fever pitch, even though reports of local campaign funding remains low compared to past races. The Fair Political Practices Commission requires all candidates to report any contributions over 1,000 dollars to the Amador County Election Office. Contributions less than 1,000 dollars are unknown and fall under no requirement to be reported to the public. Any member of the public may view campaign contributions in this or any future election by visiting the elections office and sifting through two or three hefty file folders of forms submitted by candidates. The race that has gathered the most public attention is coincidentally the one for which candidates have garnered the most contributions. According to official filing form 460, Water Agency District 1 Candidate Bill Condrashoff has accepted 4,198.97 dollars in contributions, District 1 competitor Maddona Wiebold has raised 3,300 dollars, and District 2 incumbent John Swift is third highest fundraiser with 1,100 dollars. The only other report of funds raised was by Jackson City Council candidate Dave Butow, who reported contributions just over the 1,000 dollar mark. The lack of reported contributions means a relatively level playing field for candidates in races across the County, which include the Amador City City Council, Ione City Council, Jackson City Council, Plymouth City Council, Sutter Creek City Council, the Amador Unified School District, the Volcano Community Services District, and the Amador Water Agency. Story by Alex Lane (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
