09/15/2005: "Primary BOCC Campaign Finances Report"

All candidates for public office are required to file financial information with the State Public Disclosure Commission. The financial reports of the two candidates (Myhr & Stephens) for the Democratic primary election in San Juan County will not be complete until after the election, but an inspection of the information filed to date can help the voter to understand some aspects of the two candidates respective campaigns, and the breadth of their support. Here is a brief summary of the campaign finances to date.

Mr. Stephens has used $13,526 of his own personal funds to help pay for his total campaign expenditures to date of $20,260. He has received approximately $8000 from an estimated 45 contributors to his campaign, including $500 from the local Democratic party. His campaign currently has an operating deficit of $9552.

Mr. Myhr has used $500 of his own personal funds to help pay for his total campaign expenditures to date of $14,249. He has received approximately $15,500 from an estimated 95 contributors to his campaign, including no funds from any party or organization. His campaign currently has an operating surplus of $1203.

This information (and the latest updates as they are filed) are a matter of public record and may be found at www.pdc.wa.gov