Bessemer Mayor Ed May has a distinct advantage over his rivals in this August's citywide elections as he attempts to gain his third term.
The advantage is money. In 2006, May raised and spent about $250,000, or significantly more per vote than President Obama did in 2008.
Of course, most of May's money came from outside the area. About $55,000 came from Edison, N.J., and Alpharetta, Ga. And some money was funneled through the Political Action Committee (PAC) operated by former Democratic strategist Al LaPierre, now a convicted felon.
As we reported last month, Aaron Killings and Denise Blue Poe — assistant city attorneys — have established three PACs that will undoubtedly be used to help their boss be re-elected.
The problem with PACs is that it is nearly impossible to trace donations, which means the mayor's trail of contributions will for the most part be unknown.
—Tribune staff report
5 comments:
The mayor is a dirtbag who must be stopped at all costs. Sometimes I wonder if the federal government pay any attention to complaints sent to them, especially where they concern Mr. May.
everyone knows the little man bought the last election. why can't black preachers stay out of political races and concentrate on their spirituality?
Tattoo is the most crooked shrimp in Alabama. Him and his pal Jimmy Stephens.
It would be great to discover all PAC contributions for all candidates - surely some of those on the Bingo Committee might be getting PAC funds too???
The bingo folks might be dirty but Ed May is in league with the Devil. Either that, or else he is the Devil himself.
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