Friend --
The influence of money on politics is a huge challenge for our
country. Unfortunately, our campaign was forced to fund raise to have
the resources to share our message for change. We did so through a
few events shared with the public and purposely avoided out-of-towners
with business before the City. Sticking with the theme of
transparency, we wanted to release our campaign fundraising details to
the public to illustrate the grassroots nature of our campaign for
Breanna to become your next mayor of Medford. We raised $75,599 in
2019, 89% of donations from Medford residents. Over $9,000 in
donations were small dollar amounts less than $50. The details are
here: https://www.ocpf.us/Reports/DisplayReport?menuHidden=true&id=716546
Mayor's Burke's fundraising totals show her campaign is bankrolled
by a very different group of people. 55% of her donations in 2019 are
from outside Medford - approximately $50,000 in outside money
flooding Medford to influence voters. This is seriously concerning.
The details are located here: https://www.ocpf.us/Reports/DisplayReport?menuHidden=true&id=716555
To dig into the details further, 17% (over $14K) are from
developers or the lobbyists and architects of developers living
OUTSIDE Medford. This includes $1,000 from a representative of
Combined Properties, owner of various lots subject to the haphazard
Mystic Ave rezoning attempt pushed forward by Mayor Burke and
withdrawn after serious questions were raised. The donation was made
in May, the month before the ill-conceived plan was submitted to the
City Council for approval.
There are $1,450 in receipts from Tufts leaders, including the head
of community relations. These contributions were accepted despite the
ongoing negotiation of the PILOT agreement, a contentious Tufts
development proposal approved by the City and failed attempts to
convince Tufts to share its future master plan. There is also $200
from a leader of Melrose Wakefield hospital despite the ongoing
negotiations regarding the future of Lawrence Memorial. The donation
was made in June, 2019 when negotiations were unresolved. Mayor Burke
needs to explain to voters what these donations are for and what types
of conversations she had about City business with donors throughout
the election cycle.
Our opponents' report raises serious questions about who has access
to the leader of this city and who is influencing her thoughts and
actions through their financial contributions to her reelection
effort. We all know the influence that money has on power in the
national political environment……but do we want those same influences
in the City of Medford?
This election is an opportunity for the residents of Medford to
decide our future, not for out-of-towners with business interests
before the City to have a loud voice in the process. Thank you to our
local supporters who have sacrificed their time and resources to help
share our message for change. We need to bring MEDFORD back to the
PEOPLE of MEDFORD!!
Thank you and please share with your friends, family, and
neighbors.
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