Campaign Contributions

On Monday, I sent a press release and a list of contributions to the local media. Perhaps, given that only Lydia Lavelle and I are disclosing our contributions in Carrboro, this will not make the news. From the release:

Carrboro Alderman Dan Coleman today released to the press the current list of contributors to his election campaign. Coleman, has received $2500 from 46 individuals in amounts ranging from 25 cents to $100.

“I am committed to grassroots campaigning,” Coleman said. “I have accepted no contributions greater than $100, have capped my spending at $3000, and have accepted only a few contributions from outside Carrboro.”

“I am grateful for the breadth of support, and for the words of appreciation and encouragement that came with each contribution,” Coleman said. “There are scores upon scores of Carrboro citizens whom I have met as alderman and it is heartening that so many are connecting to my campaign.”

Since he has pledged to raise and spend no more than $3000, Coleman is not required to file campaign finance reports with the Board of Elections. However, he is voluntarily releasing his contributor lists on the BOE’s schedule.

“I believe in transparency in campaigning,” Coleman said. “Knowing who is contributing to a campaign tells voters a lot about the values of the candidate. I hope that knowledge of my contributors will convey to the voters my commitment to a progressive Carrboro in all its dimensions.”

You can find my list of contributors here.

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