Local candidates report spending

With almost any bid for public office, running a campaign means spending money.

Candidates buy signs, advertising and mailers. Some go as far as to host parties announcing campaign kick-offs, completely catered. At the end of the primaries, candidates are required to file their contributions to the county clerk’s office, reporting what they spend and what was given to them.

For candidates for the city of Green River, spending was kept to below $1,000 in those races. Robert Berg, who runs against Brett Stokes for his council seat in Ward III, he reported receiving $150 from outside contributions and made $274.17 in personal contributions. Stokes on the other hand, reported $274.06.

Lisa Maes, who is unopposed in Ward II, reported contributing $25 to her campaign during the primary.

In Ward I, Kenny ball reported spending $20 on his campaign. Filing for Tom Murphy and Richard Baxter were not available at press time.

In the race for Sweetwater County Commissioner, candidates are spending thousands. Holly Dabb, a Democrat, reported receiving contributions totaling $100, in-kind donations of $340 and made $761.49, with expenditures totaling $1,207.49.

Democrat Gary Bailiff reported receiving $3,200 in contributions, which includes $2,500 from himself, and reported spending $1,881.15 during the primary campaign.

Republican Don Van Matre reported spending$2,191.71 while receiving $2,341.71 in contributions, all but $150 coming from himself.

Bodan Janota, a Democrat also defeated in the primary, reported spending $1,867.41, all of which came from personal contributions to himself.

Mark Peterson, a Democrat who was defeated in the primary election, did not report spending or contributions on his report.

Republican Wally Johnson’s report was not available at press time.