Campaign finance: Mayoral challenger James F. Penman
James F. Penman's most recent campaign finance statements contain the following information for the period from July 1 through Sept. 19:
Penman has two campaign committees. One is Penman for Mayor 2009, the other is Friends of Jim Penman, his committee for elections for his current office of San Bernardino City Attorney. The information is presented separately here.
Penman for Mayor 2009
Monetary contributions: $16,658
Loans Received: $5,000
Expenditures: $6,175.76
Ending cash balance: $15,482.24
Contributors include:
Armada Transport, Inc. - $1,000
City Towing $1,000
Henry Empeno, Deputy City Attorney - $150
Fairview Ford Sales Inc. - $2,500
Jolena Grider, Senior Deputy City Attorney - $1,000
Hayes Towing - $1,000
Paul Sandborn, Owner of Sandborn Fire Protection - $1,000
Wilson Towing - $1,000
Friends of Wendy McCammack - $5,000 loan
Expenditures include:
Chris Jones, political consultant - $1,500
Friends of Jim Penman
Monetary Contributions: $3,000
Expenditures: $2,140
Ending cash balance: $5,200.55
Contributor:
San Bernardino Public Employees Association - $3,000
Donation to Aquinas High School - $130
Donation to Central Labor Council, AFL-CIO - $260
Chris Jones, political consultant - $1,000
Donation to San Bernardino Area Chamber of Commerce - $750
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October 5, 2009 5:39 PM
Gary Moore said:
Dear Mr. Pine, Editor, San Bernardino Sun:
It has been brought to my attention by the City Clerk's Office that Jason Desjardins has not, as of this a.m., filed any of the required forms regarding his campaign organization (Form 410) or the required filing, declaring donations and expenditures (Form 460), nor a Form 470, declaring he is not going to spend more than $1000. These filings are required by the Political Reform Act of 1974. My understanding is that the City Clerk has written Mr. Desjardins a letter requesting him to come into compliance. He has yet to respond to the Clerk's letter.
Mr. Desjardins has made a statements that he was all for "transparency" in government, although he has not filed any of these forms. Jason also says he is for eliminating blight and graffiti even though his business, Big Z towing, has numerous code violations which has been brought to your attention before. If you dont believe me, go look for yourself. It just seems very odd to me that Mr. Edwards has not followed-up on these matters. It seems to me that your newspaper owes it to the voters of the 2nd Ward and the citizens of San Bernardino, to put Mr. Desjardins on record regarding these obvious violations of State and City laws. No one, not Jason or any other candidate, should get a free pass.
October 5, 2009 4:09 PM