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Crow Leads Fundraising in District 4 San Leandro City Council Race

In the District 4 San Leandro City Council race, Chris Crow narrowly out-raised his opponents, reporting $4,505 in contributions. Darlene Daevu reported raising $3,300 and Benny Lee reported raising $2,288. Justin Hutchison had not filed a statement as of October 8, 2012. However, Daevu and Lee ended the reporting period with more cash on hand because of personal loans that each made to their campaigns.

There are no campaign contribution limits in San Leandro, so individuals and businesses may contribute any amount of money to local campaigns. Donations of $99 or less do not have to be itemized, but candidates are required to report the source of any donation of $100 or more.

Pre-election campaign statements for current City Council candidates were due October 5, 2012, and are summarized below.

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Chris Crow

Crow reported $4,293 in his campaign account from $4,505 in contributions and $1,177 in personal loans to his campaign. Crow reported $1,677 in outstanding campaign debt.

Significant contributions to Crow included:

• $500 from California Real Estate PAC
  
• $500 from Cassidy for Mayor 2010
  
• $500 from Renee Crow
  
• $500 from Electrical Workers Local 595 PAC
  
• $500 from FH Dailey Chevrolet
  
• $500 from Halus Power Systems
  
• $250 from Tim Holmes, owner of Zocalo Coffeehouse

Crow's expenses included $316 to In and Out Printing.

Chris Crow's Campaign Statement for July 1 to September 30, 2012

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Darlene Daevu

Daevu reported $11,167 in her campaign account from $3,300 in contributions and a $7,500 personal loan to her campaign. Daevu reported $7,500 in outstanding campaign debt.

Significant contributions to Daevu included:

• $1,000 from former San Leandro City Councilmember Howard Kerr
  
• $500 from Political Action Committee for Excellence, a local women's political group
  
• $500 from SEIU Local 1021
  
• $250 from former San Leandro City Councilmember and lobbyist Johan Klehs
  
• $150 from former San Leandro City Councilmember Surlene Grant

Daevu's campaign expenses included:

• $239.80 to In and Out Printing for campaign literature
  
• $221.25 to Spotlight Design & Printing for campaign literature
  
• $140 to Washington Manor Homeowners Association for a print ad

Darlene Daevu's Campaign Statement for July 1 to September 30, 2012

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Benny Lee

Benny Lee reported $5,473.94 in his campaign account from contributions totaling $2,288 and $10,000 in personal loans to his campaign. Lee reported $12,000 in outstanding campaign debt.

Significant contributions to Lee's campaign included:

• $250 from Tom Silva of Eden Realty
  
• $200 from former San Leandro Tony Santos and his wife
  
• $200 from Derrick Gee
  
• $100 from Mike & Susan Mahoney
  
• $100 from Alameda City Councilmember Lena Tam

Lee's campaign expenses included:

• $2,500 to Charles Gilcrest for campaign consulting
  
• $1,452 to Autumn Press from campaign literature
  
• $500 to Jamie McNeeley Consulting for information technology costs
  
• $500 to Budget Watchdogs Newsletter, a slate mailer
  
• $225 to the Alameda County Democrat Party for candidate travel, lodging, and meals

Benny Lee's Campaign Statement for July 1 to September 30, 2012

The election will be held on November 6, 2012, and will be the second time that ranked choice voting is used in San Leandro elections. The last day to register to vote is October 22, 2012.

Posted by Mike Katz-Lacabe at October 8, 2012 3:51 PM | TrackBack