Candidates spending little on election
By Thomas Wilson
STAR STAFF
twilson@starhq.com
A few newspaper advertisements and a smattering
of campaign signs dot a handful of yards around the city in
what has shaped up to be a rather quiet election for Elizabethton
City Council and School Board races.
Elizabethtonians will choose four city council
members from eight candidates -- and two school board members
from three candidates -- on November 5.
Tuesday was the deadline for submission of financial
disclosure statements detailing campaign contributions and
expenditures from candidates running for city and state offices.
William "Don" Pectol, 2300 Edgewood Avenue, led
city council candidates with total reported funds of $3,005
raised and $2,305 in campaign disbursements, according to
his statement. Of funds raised, Pectol reported a $2,500 loan
plus $505 in unitemized contributions of less than $100.
Incumbent Sam Shipley, 609 Barker Street, reported
funds of $1,900 and expenditures of over $1,500 for the reporting
period, while challenger Sid Cox reported $1,850 in funds
raised and $1,180 spent.
Challenger Robert Smalling, 607 Westwood Drive,
received $578 in unitemized campaign contributions, according
to his disclosure report. Incumbent Janie Smith McKinney,
113 West H Street, received $500 in donations and $159 in
disbursements, according to her statement.
Financial disclosure statements submitted by
city council candidates Pat Red Bowers, 1224 Thomas Boulevard,
Diane Morris, 1109 Berry Road, and John W. Hughes, 316 Carter
Boulevard, reported no campaign donations or expenditures
during the reporting period.
School Board member incumbents Catherine Wooten
Armstrong, 404 East H Street, and Bob Berry, 1307 Circle Drive,
reported no campaign donations. Challenger William T. "Sonny"
Hunt, 411 East K Street, also listed no contributions for
the period.
Contributions over $100 made to a candidate must
include the person or organization who contributed to the
campaign.
The statements reflect campaign fundraising from
Sept. 16 through Oct. 26. Early voting began Oct. 16 and will
conclude tomorrow.
