If you saw my column today about campaign money being raised and spent in the 7th District City Council runoff race, you noticed that among James Johnson's funds is a $350 contribution from the Long Beach Business Journal. It's pretty unusual for media companies or journalists to donate to political campaigns, particularly when they actually cover that race or issue. The Business Journal did a Q&A with all of the 7th District candidates back in February - check it out here.
See the full finance reports with lists of contributors at the links below.
Uranga Preelection Statement 5.27.2010.pdf
Johnson Preelection Statement 5.27.2010.pdf
See the full finance reports with lists of contributors at the links below.
Uranga Preelection Statement 5.27.2010.pdf
Johnson Preelection Statement 5.27.2010.pdf
What do you think? Is it inappropriate for the Business Journal to give money to a candidate? Does it put into question the publication's election coverage? Or is it just expressing its Constitutional rights?
Paul Eakins reports on Long Beach City Hall, and local and regional
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covering environmental issues, economic triumphs and
pitfalls and trade trends of America’s largest port.
He also writes a weekly column “On The Waterfront”,
appearing Tuesdays, and also produces an occassional video
and column titled “On The Job,” which follows the hard-working
men and women who keep Southern California’s economy humming.
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