The Cost of Campaigning
Three additional candidates have filed their campaign finance reports since Tuesday’s story, “The Cost of Running for Office in Medford.” Two more candidates, Robert Penta and Michael Marks, both incumbent city councilors running for re-election, have yet to submit their reports, which were due Monday, October 29, at 5PM.
William Brady, School Committee candidate
Brady raised $2,675 and spent $2,212, including $900 for a fundraiser and $866 for a mailing. He has a little more than $500 left in his campaign account.
Christopher D’aveta, School Committee candidate
D’aveta raised $600 and contributed $1,000 of his own money to his campaign. He has not spent any money.
Frederick Dello Russo, Jr., City Council candidate
Dello Russo started off with $1,350 in his campaign coffers and raised another $7,680 in individual contributions. He has spent $6,754, including $2,350 for a fundraiser at the Montvale Plaza and $1,600 for a mailing. Dello Russo has $2,276 left in his campaign account.
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