Scott big spender among clerk candidates
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Scott, a 15-year employee of David Smartt?s office, launched her independent campaign in earnest following the Democratic Primary this May, meaning most of her spending was reflected during the most recent April 23 through June 30 report.
During the period, Scott spent $16,199 while taking in $31,000. Her largest line item was $4,150 for newspaper ads.
Meanwhile England spent $4,062 while taking in $6,698. He reported spending $3,970 during the Democratic primary.
Third was Republican Mike Neal who spent $1,913 this recent quarter. Mike Bell was just behind with $1,576 spent, followed by Sammy Walker who spent $491. Scotty Nelson spent nothing.
The clerk?s office was by far the highest spending local race, not counting the District Attorney?s race between Dale Potter and Lisa Zavogiannis which covers both Warren and Van Buren counties.
In the race to take the place of retiring Trustee Joy Slatton, Independent hopeful Kim Broom well outspent her opponent the last quarter, spending $2,768 to $1,135 for Democratic nominee Darlene Bryant. However, Bryant reported spending $5,628 during the Democratic Primary in May.
In the race for road superintendent, challenger Vernice Dunlap spent triple that of three-time incumbent Harold Glenn, outspending him $3,535 to $1,105. Neither faced opposition in May.
Meanwhile, three-time incumbent Sheriff Jackie Matheny, who won the Democratic nomination despite being outspent by his Democratic rival Kenny Taylor, was the only one to spend any money for the upcoming election as he spent $1,508 while his opponent, Doc Smith spent nothing.
The lowest spending race was for Register of Deeds as Terry Smith spent $475 to $415 for Ronald Lorance.
All candidates will have to submit their pre-election financial reports next week reflecting money spent during July.