Jeremiah Arnold, one of four candidates looking to nab one of two open seats on the La Cañada Unified School District Governing Board, raised more than $27,500 in campaign contributions through the most recent reporting period, according to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder’s Office.
Arnold’s campaign coffers, according to documents recording donations made through Sept. 19, were bolstered by a $9,500 loan from himself and about $2,700 in non-monetary contributions — such as bumper stickers and yard signs paid for by supporters. His campaign had also spent the most money for that period, with much of the approximately $15,600 — which also includes non-monetary contributions — going to advertising, including a rented billboard.
As of Sept. 19, Arnold’s campaign had a remaining balance of just over $12,750.
The next filing deadline is today, Oct. 22.
Caroline Anderson’s campaign raised the second-highest amount of money in the period that ended in September, receiving $19,400 in donations and spending a little more than $6,000. Like those of other candidates, her expenditures were primarily for advertising, though she also paid $2,000 to Political Data Inc. for data access.
Despite raising roughly $8,600 by the reporting deadline, Josh Epstein’s campaign did not list any cash expenditures. About $1,000 of his contributions were non-monetary, and a $400 loan from himself was not included, as it was listed as “forgiven.”
A local resident also issued Epstein’s campaign a $3,600 loan.
The fourth candidate, Belinda Randolph, filed a statement declaring that her campaign had received less than $2,000 by the deadline and therefore did not need to fill out a contribution report.
On Nov. 3, voters will elect two of the candidates to four-year, unpaid positions on the board. To see candidate statements on why they believe you should cast your ballot for them, visit outlooknewspapers.com.
Governing Board Candidates Report on Donations
