Contributions count in race for sheriff
As two Republican and two Democratic candidates for Buchanan County sheriff compete for votes, they also make a dash for cash.
The campaign disclosure reports were due Tuesday. Democrat incumbent Mike Strong came out ahead this quarter.
Mr. Strong raised $11,615, with $4,386 left on hand. Of note are some of Mr. Strong’s contributors, including current employees of Buchanan County and the city of St. Joseph. Mr. Strong’s balance also includes a $2,000 loan from himself and $9,615 in monetary contributions.
The second Democratic candidate, Ron Fisher, trailed Mr. Strong with $5,489 in receipts and $2,435 on hand.
Mr. Fisher’s report also included a self-loan in the amount of $2,000.
Republican candidate Galen Higdon had $6,950 in receipts, with $2,424 on hand.
Mr. Higdon’s report did not include any loans, but showed more than $5,800 in monetary contributions. Of note is one of Mr. Higdon’s contributors, Kay Gill, wife of former Buchanan County Sheriff Mickey Gill, who gave $100 to the campaign.
Brian Carter trailed Mr. Higdon with $4,495 in receipts and $2,311 left on hand. Mr. Carter’s report included a $800 loan from himself and more than $3,695 in monetary contributions.
The primary election for Buchanan County sheriff is scheduled for Aug. 5.
Megan Tilk can be reached at
megantilk@npgco.com.
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nice to see at least one of the candidates not have to give themself a personal loan to finance their campaign
Posted by Venommaster on July 17, 2008 at 4:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)hi
Posted by Venommaster on July 17, 2008 at 4:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)Why is it nice to see at least one of the candidates not have to give themself a personal loan to finance their campaign? Is there something wrong with financing part of our own campaign. Please elaborate.
Posted by joetowner on July 17, 2008 at 5:02 p.m. (Suggest removal)I guess a county that supported Montee lending herself millions to buy political office probably is ok with that, my bad.
Posted by gladimgone on July 17, 2008 at 5:05 p.m. (Suggest removal)Sometimes lending oneself money still doesn't produce the desired result. Ask a certain former presidential candidate about her $11 million.
Posted by MichaelH on July 18, 2008 at 7:34 a.m. (Suggest removal)In my opinion, I would prefer to see a candidate actually make an investment in themselves as well.
Since when is anyone surprised that a political position attracts candidates and their money in securing that position?
I can think of a slew of real problems to be upset about, but not that a candidate has made an investment in themselves.
I mean, that would be like building houses for a living and then having someone else build your house... just doesn't make any sense.
What I'm more interested in is if Mr. Strong is receiving more contributions from his ex-felon friend (one of his largest contributors in his first run for office). Seemed to work out good for K&R Auto Hut though. Mr. Hamms contributions not only got him the job to service the sheriff departments vehicles but it allowed his wife a relaxed place for work-release when she was caught embezzeling money from the sheriff's department.
I wonder if the mechanics from K&R are still driving those Durangos home for lunch... ?
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