April 6, 2009: Legislative Report #48

PCR and Your Tax Dollars

I researched Carolyn Laine’s campaign reports for the 2008 election. According, to the campaign filing, Carolyn Laine legally received state funding support through the PCR program to help fund her campaign. On page #13 of the report, the Minnesota Department of Revenue sent Carolyn Laine 2 payment as follows: 

9/1/2008                     $6,364.62  

12/1/2008                     $165.77 

TOTAL PAYMENT   $6,530.39 

Tax dollars taken from the general fund, to support Carolyn Laine’s 2008 campaign. On page #2 of the campaign report, Carolyn’s campaign balance as of 12/31/08 registered at $12,686.33.  Carolyn Laine continues holding ALL $6,530.39 tax dollars in her account for an election that ended 153 days ago. With a state projected shortfall of $6,400,000,000.00 holding onto state funds in a private account reflects poor governance and judgment. Money better spent serving the citizens of Minnesota and not holdup in a 2008 campaign war chest. 

In 2008, I did not participate in the PCR program. In 2010 election, I again am not accepting PCR funds. Standing on principle is true governance, not hording unused taxpayer’s dollars in a private account.