Campaign fundraising tops $35,000
More than $36,141 has been raised by
the eight candidates in this year’s city election. Most of those
funds have been spent with local businesses.
Mayoral candidate John Muhlfeld leads
the way with $10,829.25 in funds received as of the beginning of
October, according to his latest campaign finance report. Included
in those funds is $772 in personal loans.
Muhlfeld’s opponent, Turner Askew, had
received $3,942.10 in funds in the same time period. Askew’s report
shows he received $160 from the Excellence in Voting PAC.
Expenses from both mayoral candidates
went to local printing shops and this newspaper. Muhlfeld used
Callard Promotional Merchandise to print some of his yard signs,
which has a headquarters in Ohio and a regional office in
Whitefish.
Candidate Richard Hildner leads the
fundraising effort in the council race with $5,897.85 received.
That includes a $1,187.97 personal loan and $160 from the Montana
Conservation Voters State PAC.
Councilor candidate John Anderson also
received $160 from the Montana Conservation Voters State PAC.
Life Noell is running his campaign on
only $50. He has said in past candidate forums that he is opposed
to excesive spending for city elections.
John Anderson - $1,644.25 received,
including $160 from Montana Conservation Voters State PAC
Turner Askew - $3,942.10 received,
including $160 from Excellence in Voting PAC
Richard Hildner - $5,897.85 received,
including $1,187.97 in personal loans and $160 from the Montana
Conservation Voters State PAC
John Muhlfeld - $10,829.25 received,
including $772 in personal loans.
Life Noell - $50
Frank Sweeney - $4,525 received,
including $342.35 personal loan
Mary Vail - $4,588.00 received
Doug Wise - $4,664.58, including $500
personal contribution