Mayor Joe Ganim loaned his campaign for governor another $25,000 on June 30 bringing in total $60,000 he has loaned among the nearly $800,000 raised, according to the latest filing with the State Elections Enforcement Commission. See Ganim finance report here. The finance report ending June 30 shows the campaign had on hand $316,343.10. Ganim and Democratic-endorsed Ned Lamont will face off in an August 14 primary. See Lamont report here. Lamont will spend heavily in the final weeks leveraging his personal wealth.
Among Ganim donors Police Chief A.J. Perez has contributed a total of $1,500, Health Director Maritza Bond $1,250, Police Officer Ramon Garcia $2,000, Personnel Director David Dunn $2,500, Budget Director Nestor Nkwo $1,500, former Democratic Party State Chair Ed Marcus $2,848, according to the finance report. The maximum personal contribution is $3,500.
Ganim and Lamont will square off in their first head-to-head forum Thursday night in New Haven.
Personnel Director David Dunn donated $2,500 is why Mayor Ganim won’t call for a nationwide search to replace “Acting” Personnel Director Dunn who has been “Acting” in that position for over 10 years. Police Chief A.J. Perez has contributed a total of $1,500 so we know that no matter where Perez places on the Police Chief exam that he will get the position, Only In Bridgeport.
Hmmmm, this sounds and looks like 45’s loyalty test, pay to play to keep your job. Lennie, how much has the new school Superintendent and the new Fire Chief donated?
Neither the Superintendent or Fire Chief donated $1.
I wouldn’t give two shits to Ganim’s campaign.
Since when did you become so flush? 🙂
I see where Chuck Willinger is going to the max, $3,500.
No one can question is commitment to Bport.
Nor can anyone question his commitment to Mario and rewriting the zoning regs.
I see where Howard Saffan is giving the max. Wonder what the payback will be on that investment.
Jim Koplic of Live Nation weighs in with an other $3,500. Money well spent. Maybe not for the taxpayers of Bridgeport
On May 22nd, a Ganim Fundraiser was held at a location listed as 666 5th Avenue, New York NY.
Well, look at who owns the building which is financial trouble.
https://ny.curbed.com/2018/4/10/17219036/kushner-companies-midtown-666-fifth-avenue-sale
David Daddario is identified under In-Kind contributions as donating “food” for a fundraising event on May 22nd totalling exactly $3,500. This is the maximum contribution allowed. Does anyone believe the food bill came to exactly $3,500?
The fundraiser is listed as an event activity. It specifically asks “did the fundraiser include items donated by a business entity of up to $200 or items donated by an individual of up to $100. They checked off “no”.
They hired a from Michael’s Limousine in Greenwich for $2,300 to take them into to NY for the fundraiser on May 22nd.
48 attorneys donated a total of $45,650. All but three are from CT.
This includes Charles Willinger, Richard Bortolot (Probate Attorney $3,500), Ray Ganim, Ed Farrow, Harold Rosnick, Cynthia Jennings, etc.
34 City Employees donated a total of $17,845.
This includes the following:
Ganim’s Driver Ray Garcia $2,500
Acting Chief AJ Perez $500
Max Perez $800
Awilda Lopez (Janitor) $1,600
Ed Adams (Identified as a City Attorney) $500
John Bohannon $2,500
Gina Malheiro $400
Health Director Maritza Bond #750.00
Civil Service Director David Dunn $1,000
CAO Kim Staley $500
Joseph Gresko $500
Democratic Registrar Santa Ayala $500
OPM Nestor Nikwo $ 1,000
Maria
Did you miss Gabrielle Parisi’s $600?
No, Bob. Just completing a thorough analysis.
107 city employees have contributed to Ganim’s campaign for governor. This does not include his “exploratory” committee contributions. The total dollars contributed by city employees Ganim’s April & July filings is $70,760.
Detective/Driver Ramon Garcia $3,500
City Attorney John Bohannon $3,500
Chief City Attorney Chris Meyers $3,500
William Coleman $3,500
Deputy CAO John Gomes $3,500
Dog Walker Danny Pizzaro $3,500
Thomas Coble $3,500
Janitor Awilda Lopez $2,600
Interim Civil Service Director $2,500
Chief of Staff Daniel Shamas $2,000
Deputy Public Facilities J Tiago $2,000
City Attorney Mark Anastasi $2,000
Daniel Roach $2,000
Chief Perez’ Brother Max Perez $1,800
Acting Chief Perez $1,500
Health Dir. Maritza Bond $1,450 (AKA Garage Lover)
Director Parks & Rec.Luann Conine $1,250
CAO Kim Staley $1,200
Fred Gee $1,100
Thomas Gil $1,000
Ed Adams $1,000
Attorney Russel Liskov $1,000
Michael Jankovsky $1,000
Christopher Anastasi $1,000
Thomas Gaudett $1,000
City Attorney Tyisha Toms $1,000
Gabrielle Parisi $800
Teacher Dalma Mata $800
Zoning Dept. Paul Boucher $800
Michael Jankovsky $700
Isolina DeJesus $600
Thomas Latin $600
Angel Depara $600
Public Facilities Ellen Gerrity $600
Gina Malheiro $600
Finance Director Ken Flatto $600
OPM Nestor Nikwo $500
Labor Relations Dir. Janine Hawkins $500
Thomas Latin $500
Michael Sampieri $500
Joseph Gresko $500
Christopher Alacon $500
Virginia Baldino $500
Mike Tubens $500
Curtis Hooks $500
Every other city employee contributed less than $500. There are many political hacks that contributed between $25- $450.00 each.
$19,850 was donated from non-CT residents. Most of the donations were from NY.
Bless Mario Testa’s little heart. He even opened up his wallet and donated $3,500.
The Bridgeport DTC also donated $2,000 with an aggregate of $5,500.
Who is getting paid?
Anthony Paoletto was paid $5,250 in consultant fees. He also donated $400 to Ganim’s campaign.
Gina Malheiro was paid $$2,900 in consultant fees.
Thomas Gaudett was paid $1,700 in consultant fees.
Tony Barr was paid $425 in wages.
Oops! Two $500 checks bounced.
Terry Borjesen, a Pardons and Parole Board Member donated $100. Hmmm…
Wages for the petition drive are as follows:
$4,600 in Bridgeport
$4,682 in New Haven
$1,982 in Hartford
$867 in Waterbury
$250 in New Britian
Total in Wages was $12,381
This does not include quite-a-few flat “consultant” fees that were paid to individuals repeatedly totaling between $500-$750 each. My guess is that these individuals ran his campaign offices and petition drive in each urban city.
My guess is Ganim easily spent over $40,000 on his petition drive when factoring in lease costs, literature, wages and consultant fees.
Tom McCarthy showed his disdain for Joe,didn’t contribute a dime.Nothing the last time around either. I noticed a few council persons dig deep for Joe, keep that in mind the next time they are up for re election.
Can someone post a link for the republicans?
What the Fuck- Auerbach Supported Bill Finch and got a job with Ganim and didn’t give a fucking dollar? Mario is going to have his balls> what the hell do you make of that????? Oh I forgot- Everyone Knows that Steven Fox- Auerbach is a local name – Most on this blog are clueless as to my real identity and contributions to Joe Ganim– Even Facebook is a
complete craetion. Now the question is – What is Auerbach’s real identity on his checking account- And what is his real address ? Comb through the report again. Look very very carefully – I am certain there is someone that can find the answer and the amount– I will be impressed.
Steven Auerbach, NOBODY CARES,
Steven Auerbach (genus eatus anythingabus) sounded off again.
You contributed in the April 10th filing, not the July 10th filing.