Candidates have been busy in recent weeks filing for the upcoming election for a number of available seats at the local, state and federal level.

Something candidates have also been doing recently is raising money for their respective campaigns.

The following is a listing of contributions and expenditures amongst several locals running, or who currently fill a seat up for election this year, in the 2022 campaign cycle.

Campaigns

Dustin Stanley for Morgan County (Mooresville Town Council District 5) reported no balance at beginning of 2021, $5,000 in contributions, $0 in expenses, $5,000 in bank at end of 2021.

The Friends of (Morgan County Sheriff) Rich Myers reported having around $10,027 at the beginning of 2021. It reported no contributions or expenses for 2021 leaving them a balance of $10,027 at the end of 2021. The campaign does report having an outstanding loan of $8,000.

The Committee to Elect Lester Duncan for Mooresville Town Council District 1 reported not having a balance on Jan. 1 and not receiving any contributions of having any expenses for the year.

Tammy Parker for County Clerk reported no funds at the beginning of 2021. Parker’s campaign received around $2,660 during the year, had expenses of around $770 leaving the campaign a balance of around $1,889 at the end of 2021. Contributors included James and Marlyn Parker, $500; Roger T. Coffin, $1,000 as well as Ernest and Dorothy Dalton, $1,000. Expenses included purchasing shirts, signs, and other advertisement services.

The Committee to Elect Kristin Alexander (Madison Township Advisory Board) showed $0 funds on Jan. 1, 2021. The committee received around $2,365 in contributions, had expenses of around $195 leaving them a balance of around $2,170 at the end of 2021. Contributors included Jared Hall, $125; Jay Sollman, $100; Mark Rutherford, $150; Chris Gault, $220; Danny Lundy, $150; Todd Singer, $155; Paul Dijak-Robinson, $500 and Neighbors for Bob Starkey, $100.

Chip Keller for Morgan County Council District 1 reported having $0 in the bank on Jan. 1, 2021. The campaign reported receiving $2,000 in contributions and had expenses for around $1,847 leaving it a balance of around $152. Contributions came from the candidate. Expenses include the Fall Foliage Festival for $500 and advertising.

The Committee to Elect Kenny Hale (Morgan County Commissioner) had a balance of around $1,641 on Jan. 1, 2021. The campaign received around $4,500 in contributions, and expenses of around $216 leaving it a balance of around $5,925 at the end of 2021. Contributors include Echo Lake LLC, $1,000 and Friends of Ryan Goodwin, $1,500. Expenses were for advertising.

Kelly Alcala for Morgan County (Morgan County Council District 3) had around $75 on Jan. 1, 2021. The campaign received around $40 and reported $25 in expenses leaving the campaign with a balance of around $90 on Jan. 1, 2022. It also reported $317 in debit.

Melissa (Greene) for Morgan County (Council District 2) reported $0 on hand on Jan. 1, 2021. They campaign reported contributions of $5,500 and expenses of around $3,222 leaving it a balance of around $2,278 on Jan. 1, 2022. Contributors include Chris Sheets, $500; Craig Fenneman, $500; Linda Barnett, $500; Gary Hood; $500 and HD Green Enterprises, $2,500. Greene loaned campaign $1,000. Expenses were for advertising.

Committee to Elect Laura Elliott (Morgan County Council District 2) reported $0 at the beginning of 2021. The campaign received around $3,700 in contributions, had around $3,700 in expenses leaving a balance of $0 at the end of 2021. The committee reported having an outstanding loan of around $1,000. Contributions came from Intelli-Leap, LLC for sign design and Website work. Valued at $2,700. Expenses were for advertising.

Political parties

The Morgan County Democratic Central Committee showed it had a beginning balance of $6,589 in 2021. The committee received $2,700 in contributions through the year, had expenses of around $5,308 which left them a balance on Dec. 31 of around $3,351. Some of the contributors were Neil DeLapp, $624; Dianna and Robert Jennings, $86; Dale and Danny Drake, $222; Gail Featherston, $121; David Ewers, $77; Stephanie Lopossa, $116; Colleen Springate, $288. Expenses included costs of booth rental at the Morgan County Fair, Morgan County Fall Foliage Festival and Old Settlers Festival in Mooresville as well as office expenses and costs for internet services.

Libertarian Party of Morgan County began 2021 with around $402 in the bank. The party had around $6,017 in contributions and expenses of around $5,041 leaving them with a balance of around $1,378 on Dec. 31. Some contributors were Micah Haynes, $200; Patti Gault, $300 (including raffle prize); Ron Stinson, $450; Game revenue from Pioneer Park, $425;  J&L Online Marketing, $1,500 (for website); Libertarian Party National Committee, $1,000. Expenses included Libertarian Party of Indiana, $225; Mooresville Police Department – K9 Fundraiser, $425; J&L Online Marketing -develop website- $1,500; Wristband Resources, $539; 4 Imprint, $339 and Churches in Mission, $250.

Other information

The board found several minor mistakes on the reports and will request the candidates come in and make corrections.

Board members approved the inventory report of election equipment that must be sent to the state.

The board has not scheduled another meeting for this year. Morgan County Clerk Stephanie Elliott said they will probably hold a meeting when they do the check on the election machines.

This year’s primary election will be held on Tuesday, May 3.

Candidates have until noon on Friday, Feb. 4 to sign up for the upcoming election.

~ By Keith Rhoades | R-T Correspondent | Published January 28, 2022 in The Reporter Times