Political fundraising a bigger game at the state level
Fundraising for Yorba Linda’s three state legislative representatives appears to be never-ending—a task both more time-consuming and remunerative than earlier days, when they sought campaign contributions for local City Council races.
State Senator Bob Margett and Assemblymen Mike Duvall and Bob Huff raised $506,441 in campaign cash during the first six months of this non-election year, according to filings with California’s Secretary of State.
By contrast, a typical council campaign costs from $20,000 to $50,000, which, for an individual candidate, is raised every four years. Duvall, Huff and Margett began their political careers on the Yorba Linda, Diamond Bar and Arcadia councils.
Margett, who’s serving his second Senate term, has represented Yorba Linda since 2000. His three finance committees took in $67,800 from January through June for a $101,592 cash balance on June 30.
Margett could seek a third term if voters change the term-limit law during the Feb. 5 presidential primary vote, but that would affect Huff’s plans to go after the seat in the June 3 regular primary.
Huff has represented eastern Yorba Linda in the Assembly since 2004. His two finance committees raised $336,641 this year for a $332,787 balance.
A possible Huff opponent is Dennis Mountjoy, who was term-limited out of his Assembly district in 2006. He’s raised $1,500 this year for a $39,765 balance.
Two candidates seeking Huff’s seat are Larry Dick, a county Municipal Water District director, and Curt Hagman, president of Apex Bail Bonds in Pomona.
Dick took in $188,561 this year for a $166,596 balance, while Hagman raised $310,911, counting $100,000 in self-made loans, for a $334,522 balance.
Duvall, elected to represent western Yorba Linda in the Assembly in 2006, has two finance committees that raised $102,000 this year for a $41,575 balance.
As might be expected, much money flows into campaign coffers from special-interest political action committees, large businesses and wealthy individuals; but occasional small contributions from Yorba Linda residents and firms can be spotted.
Developer George Basye gave $198 and consultant Marlo Nabler $250 to Dick, as Duvall drew $3,300 from Rahim Sabadia, $500 from Hines Data and Imaging and $250 each from Mike Crawley, Diane Rizzo, Roslyn Ruocco and Jim Walters.
A FINAL NOTE
Yorba Linda Disposal owner Taormina Industries won’t credit residents who missed city-contracted weekly trash pickups during the October strike since the waste was eventually hauled away.
But Taormina will donate to politicians who vote on contracts and trash issues. I’ve previously noted contributions to past council members, but I didn’t mention money given to Assembly campaigns--$2,750 to Mike Duvall and $2,350 to Curt Hagman.
And sadly, Councilman John Anderson’s Aug. 7 motion for a rebate similar to Brea’s went nowhere.
State Senator Bob Margett and Assemblymen Mike Duvall and Bob Huff raised $506,441 in campaign cash during the first six months of this non-election year, according to filings with California’s Secretary of State.
By contrast, a typical council campaign costs from $20,000 to $50,000, which, for an individual candidate, is raised every four years. Duvall, Huff and Margett began their political careers on the Yorba Linda, Diamond Bar and Arcadia councils.
Margett, who’s serving his second Senate term, has represented Yorba Linda since 2000. His three finance committees took in $67,800 from January through June for a $101,592 cash balance on June 30.
Margett could seek a third term if voters change the term-limit law during the Feb. 5 presidential primary vote, but that would affect Huff’s plans to go after the seat in the June 3 regular primary.
Huff has represented eastern Yorba Linda in the Assembly since 2004. His two finance committees raised $336,641 this year for a $332,787 balance.
A possible Huff opponent is Dennis Mountjoy, who was term-limited out of his Assembly district in 2006. He’s raised $1,500 this year for a $39,765 balance.
Two candidates seeking Huff’s seat are Larry Dick, a county Municipal Water District director, and Curt Hagman, president of Apex Bail Bonds in Pomona.
Dick took in $188,561 this year for a $166,596 balance, while Hagman raised $310,911, counting $100,000 in self-made loans, for a $334,522 balance.
Duvall, elected to represent western Yorba Linda in the Assembly in 2006, has two finance committees that raised $102,000 this year for a $41,575 balance.
As might be expected, much money flows into campaign coffers from special-interest political action committees, large businesses and wealthy individuals; but occasional small contributions from Yorba Linda residents and firms can be spotted.
Developer George Basye gave $198 and consultant Marlo Nabler $250 to Dick, as Duvall drew $3,300 from Rahim Sabadia, $500 from Hines Data and Imaging and $250 each from Mike Crawley, Diane Rizzo, Roslyn Ruocco and Jim Walters.
A FINAL NOTE
Yorba Linda Disposal owner Taormina Industries won’t credit residents who missed city-contracted weekly trash pickups during the October strike since the waste was eventually hauled away.
But Taormina will donate to politicians who vote on contracts and trash issues. I’ve previously noted contributions to past council members, but I didn’t mention money given to Assembly campaigns--$2,750 to Mike Duvall and $2,350 to Curt Hagman.
And sadly, Councilman John Anderson’s Aug. 7 motion for a rebate similar to Brea’s went nowhere.
posted by Jim Drummond at 12:00 AM
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