Style Weekly takes a look at 5th District City Council race
The 5th District City Council race for my money is the most interesting race going on in local politics. Three candidates each with a unique style and approach. Style Weekly has an article that focuses on Jewell and Angelasto.
“I think Marty likes to make accusations without having his facts to back it up,” Agelasto says. “What I’m offering is someone who is less likely to point fingers, but sit down and have the conversation and work together to implement the solutions we need to implement and provide good outcomes.”
The fight for the district is a microcosm of a much larger debate over the city’s immediate political future: Namely, what kind of City Council do Richmonders want? One that aggressively checks the mayor’s growing influence and power, or a muted one that puts more emphasis on collaboration and cooperation?
Jewell and a small but vocal minority on council say progress has been too slow and the mayor’s office too autocratic to truly push the city forward. Others say the pace has been slow for a reason. Following former Mayor L. Douglas Wilder, whose combative style damaged his relationship with City Council, Jones has spent much of the last four years rebuilding and repairing. Progress will come only by working hand-in-hand with the mayor and his administration, the theory goes.
You can check my response to Style on their online comment section for this article. If you actually cultivate relationships that end up donating all your campaign gear, what do you need the money for? Also, check out my post on candidate credentials under the Shewmake Talks on Byrd Park.net heading. Inquiring minds will want to read it.
As I understand thecampaign finance rules, even in-kind donations are required to bedisclosed. So if a candidate has signs and no financial activity, there appears to be a problem.
How can we file a formal complaint against Lee for not filing her donations? This has to be fraud and illegal.
Dear Sunny’s Dad and J, I can save you some time and some face. I have had financial activity and I never said when I got the signs, just that I had them. Yes, in-kind donations are listed and I have thousands of dollars worth listed on my forms, not that anyone would know that since the media does not include that information when reporting contributions. So sorry to disappoint. Oh, Parker no showed for a radio interview today. I came away with some new backing from the African American community. Out walking again tomorrow. Cheers!
Complaints are filed through the City Voter Registrar.
Dont expect to file a complaint unless you have specific information on wrongdoing. Lee is correct that there are listings for “in kind” donations on her VPAP disclosure (almost 2 grand for a donated website!!!).
What I find baffling and more relevant is that there is a $2500 cash donation to Jewell from the Metropolitan Junior Baseball League on Jewell’s latest disclosure. They are a non profit (501c3) and as such are forbidden to make political donations. Marty should know this. It’s sad because the League has done much good and could possibly lose their non profit status over this. I hope some deal can be made to punish the errant official and not the organization. Errors such as this fall under IRS law and would be reported to the IRS. Surprising that the press hasnt swooped on this matter yet. The disclosure has been out for weeks.
Todd, It’s my understanding that Jewell is trying to use his city discretionary account to repay the MJBL contribution, therefore using public dollars to fund his campaign…