THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, November 1, 2019 Page 3 Candidates report contributions and expenses V By Barbara Taormina oters have some new information on this year’s election that goes a step beyond the campaign flyers, websites and forums. The campaign fi nance reports fi led this week provide an overview of the money candidates raised and spent from the beginning of the year through Oct. 18. The financial information can help voters make informed decisions by off ering a look at the type of contributions candidates received, how they spent the money and which individuals and organizations donated to support local campaigns. The fi nancial reports from the candidates in the race for the three at-large seats on the City Council run the gamut on campaign fundraising and spending. According to his campaign fi nance report, incumbent Craig Spadafora, who has served on the council since 2009, did not raise or spend any money on his campaign this year. Incumbent Debbie DeMaria reported $3,195 in campaign contributions, including $500 donations from USW Gas Workers Local 12012 and Laborers Local 22. Most of the contributions over $50 that were donated to her campaign came from Malden residents. She also reported $870 in donations under $50. DeMaria spent $2,395 on typical campaign costs, such as advertising, printing and mailing. But her list of expenses also includes $450 in donations to Bread of Life, the North Shore Black Women’s Association and the St. Rocco Society. So far, incumbent Stephen Winslow has raised and spent the most money on his campaign for a second term on the City Council. Winslow reported $7,347 in contributions over $50, most of which was donated by Malden residents. Other large contributions came from Asbestos Workers Local 6, which donated $200, USW Local 12012, which contributed $250, and the Massachusetts and Northern New England Labor Council, which gave $500 to help reelect Winslow. In his list of receipts, Winslow also reported his own $2,000 loan to his campaign and $1,599 in small donations under $50. Winslow reported $5,542 in campaign expenses over $50, which includes money spent on advertising, campaign literature and facility rentals. He also spent $1,200 on campaign consultants. Campaign fi nance reports for Councillor-at-Large candidate Jerry Leone were not available. In the race for the Ward 3 November 5th RE-ELECT Friday, November 8 at 9 PM U2 Tribute Experience JOSHUA TREE Saturday, November 9 at 9 PM Direct From New Orleans DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND City Council seat, Amanda Linehan took in $12,141 compared to Juliane Orsino, who reported $4,385 in campaign contributions. Linehan, the communications director for the Metropolitan Area Planning Council, reported $8,523 in individual contributions over $50 with more than 70 percent of that money coming from donors outside of Malden. She dine drink gather Friday, November 1 at 9 PM Bon Jovi Tribute Show LIVIN' ON A BAD NAME Saturday, November 2 at 9 PM New England's #1 Party Band WILDFIRE enjoy also reported $3,618 in donations under $50. Linehan’s donor list includes Nick Chau of Tai Tung Realty, who contributed $300 to her campaign, Eric Halverson of RKG Associates, a real estate and consulting fi rm which donated $250, Peter Madsen of Edo Essex Properties, who gave $250, and Laurence Field, the director of Mass REPORT | SEE PAGE 10 Friday, November 15 at 9 PM New England's Premier Foreigner Tribute Saturday, November 16 at 9 PM Dance to Funky Disco Hits! Friday, November 22 at 9 PM 70's & 80's Deep Purple Tribute Saturday, November 23 at 9 PM Dance to the Classic Tunes with STORMBRINGER VINYL GROOVE 221 Newbury Street, Danvers For Tickets call (978) 774-7270 or www.breakawaydanvers.com Re-Elect LENNY IOVINO SCHOOL COMMITTEE WARD 4 (Paid Political Advertisement)
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