Tuesday was the filing deadline for a campaign finance report to the Lt Governor’s office. I was curious about my opponent’s financial situation in comparison with my own so after the deadline I went to the public search page of the Lt Governor's website.
On my report I have page after page of small donations from friends, family, and supporters.
He has a few donations, one from the tobacco industry and one from an entertainment software group and another from a health care PAC. This is not to say he will be running behind me in terms of fundraising. Corporate donations come in the late summer and fall.
Withdrawals from my campaign account have been for sporadic charges for printing and mailing letters and otherwise publicizing my campaign.
His most recent expenditures are fitness center dues and a donation to the NRA.
I welcome public scrutiny of campaign finance. It may help voters decide who will win their votes. It may be as close to campaign finance reform as we can get.
Deon Turley
About Me
- Deon Turley
- Provo/Orem, Utah
- I have been a full-time mother and enjoy the task of raising children. It has been a learning experience in and of itself. It has also given me the opportunities to explore many interests. One of my interests is Public Policy on the state level. I have been associated with both the Republican and Democratic Parties in the past and have decided that neither has a monopoly on good ideas. It is important to watch the political process in action and think independently. There is currently too little of that in the state. If I decide to run for public office again in the future, balanced opposition may be a factor. In the meantime, you are invited to turn this blog into a conversation. Welcome aboard!
4 comments:
Such transparency makes good sense to me.
Such transparency makes refreshingly good sense to me.
Deon, your posts are terrific. I've forwarded several of them to relatives and friends. I really appreciate your insight and hope you continue after the election, whatever the result. Your leadership is inspiring and we need your voice.
Good points. I'd recommend you include a link to the actual report you found--so it's easier for people to see themselves.
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