Tag Archives: campaign finance

Understanding Campaign Statements

Posted on August 20, 2010 by Mike Chandler

It’s not totally unusual for someone to say, “Hey Mike! This Candidate got a huge donation from this person and we need you to call that out.” And when I don’t respond, the pressure only increases. The truth is, it’s … Continue reading →

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Simi Valley Campaigns Are Go!

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Mike Chandler

The Simi Valley council and mayor campaigns are officially a go and the City Council has finalized concerns related to campaign finance reform.  Campaign donations from business persons are allowed, but donations from a single business person cannot exceed $1000, … Continue reading →

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Hummingbird Ranch – Almost Commercially Zoned

Posted on February 12, 2009 by Mike Chandler

Saperstein’s Hummingbird Nest Ranch has begun the process of its commercial rezoning efforts and Simi Valley City Council has responded favorably, to no one’s surprise.  This from the Ventura County Star: The Simi Valley City Council on Monday night heard … Continue reading →

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Saperstein Donates – Wants Commercial Rezoning

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Mike Chandler

David Saperstein donated some dollars to the Miller and Sojka campaigns this election cycle. Of course, these were considered “bundled” donations, meaning they exceeded campaign donation limits but were donated under the names of multiple family members, each at the … Continue reading →

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Williamson’s Finance Proposal

Posted on December 17, 2008 by Mike Chandler

Although I definitely had a hard time recovering what ultimately became VERY corrupted video files, I did manage to capture what I found to be a fascinating proposal by Barbra Williamson on campaign finance reform. Barbra has an idea and … Continue reading →

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Campaign Finance Excitement

Posted on December 16, 2008 by Mike Chandler

Just to be clear, here are my thoughts on the Simi Valley City Council Campaign Finance questions that have come to light recently.  When asked, I’ll usually quickly answer that the best way to bring any questions to a close … Continue reading →

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Barbra Williamson’s Campaign Financing

Posted on December 12, 2008 by Mike Chandler

I was surprised this morning to read in the Simi Valley Acorn about the Barbra Williamson Campaign Finance issue.  I assumed the Ventura County Star had a bone to pick which is why the Acorn was leaving the story alone. … Continue reading →

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Candlelight Nightclub and Campaign Reform

Posted on December 8, 2008 by Mike Chandler

An email from Brad Jashinsky, former candidate for Simi Valley School Board, to Brian Dennert sparked my interest in this story. According to Brad, Candlelight Nightclub in Simi Valley is the source of drunk drivers that have a bad habit … Continue reading →

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Simi Valley Headlines – December 5, 2008

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Mike Chandler

Simi Valley Police Get a Pay Raise Simi residents Al and Nan Kay believe that Simi police work hard for their money and the couple has no problem with the community’s cops getting a raise. “I think it’s great,” Al … Continue reading →

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