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Greenbelt Alliance In the News
October 6, 2006 Growth initiative sparks dollar chase toward vote Subheading Erin PursellCommittees for and against Measure J have made their campaign financial status known. The Solano Registrar of Voter's office received statements from both groups by Thursday's 5 p.m. filing deadline, clarifying how much cash has been raised and spent in regard to Measure J, also known as the Orderly Growth Initiative, which seeks to revise a county rural growth limitation that has been in place since 1984. Financial papers filed by the Solano County Orderly Growth Committee, proponents of Measure J, report $39,749 in cash contributions received during the July 1 to Sept. 30 campaign period, bringing total contributions for the year to $99,104. The statement lists former Vacaville Councilman Ernest Kimmer as the committee's treasurer. The pro-Measure J group has received strong backing from local slow growth advocates, including $5,000 from the Greenbelt Alliance and $15,000 from the Green Valley Landowners Association this period, bring its total contributions to $17,000. Citizens Committee to Protect Travis also kicked in $1,800, farmer Craig McNamara, $1,500 and Fairfield Councilman Jack Batson gave $5,000, bringing his total donation to $8,000. After a variety of expenditures, including $15,300 on polling services, $10,000 on mailings, $3,931 on signs and $3,594 on logo and letterhead design, the group is left with $7,290 cash in hand. The "No on Measure J" campaign, which is composed mainly of coalition of Solano farmers, reported $52,007 in funds raised to date. Most of the contributions came from local businesses and agricultural operations. Suisun Valley farmer Derrick Lum serves as treasurer for the group. Copart President Aaron Adair donated $2,500 individually, along with an additional $2,500 from Copart Salvage Auto Auctions. Other major contributors include Jelly Belly Candy Co., $10,000; Yin-Lui McDonald's Management, $5,000; All Bay Mill and Lumber Owner Guido Addiego, $2,200; Vineyard owner Beverly Lemasters, $2,099; Rudy's Body and Frame, $1,000 and Olney Land & Cattle Co., $990. The committee's expenditures have totaled $44,732 after major costs that included $15,241 for signs, $11,625 for campaign literature, $5,000 in legal expenses, $7,500 plus travel and other expenses for their campaign manager. At this point, the group has an ending cash balance of $12,559, more than $5,000 more than its opposition. ### |
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