Special election contributions filed

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UPLAND - Nearly $56,000 in campaign contributions have been raised so far by three of the 11 candidates running in the City Council special election, according to their first filed set of campaign statements.

Former Upland Police Chief Martin Thouvenell has raised nearly $50,000 in campaign contributions, making up the majority of funds collected so far this election season.

Debbie Stone, funeral director at Stone Funeral Home, has raised $3,476, while Ladan Bezanson, a Montclair employee, has raised $2,438.

Eight candidates have not accepted campaign contributions, according to their filings.

Seven candidates reported zero campaign contributions, while candidate Eric Gavin reported a self-given loan of $999.

Thouvenell's campaign has received at least $1,000 from 16 donors, including two $2,000 contributions from Upland resident Philip R. Weinberger, CEO of P&M Management Inc. and Rancho Cucamonga Restaurant Ventures Inc. in Ontario.

Mark Davidson is the president of Rancho Cucamonga Restaurant Ventures Inc. He co-owns the Second Avenue Saloon in downtown Upland with Colonies Partners LP managing co-partner Jeff Burum.

The other donors include retired Upland residents, business owners and businesses, including Lewis Investment Co. LLC and Rob Clark Construction and Design.

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