Michael Fielding Only Candidate
in District "F" to Discloses Campaign Finances

There are four candidates running for the District "F" (South Lawrence East) City Council seat.  

Of the four, only challenger Michael Fielding disclosed his campaign financial activity by the September 15, 2003 deadline.  

Marie Gosselin, having run four previous successful campaigns for the City Council refused to disclose her campaign finances by the filing date.

Challenger James Stokes has run several campaigns for District "F" (unsuccessfully) and is fully aware of the filing requirements yet, neglected to fulfill his legal obligation by not disclosing his finances. Newcomer Danny Valcourt also did not disclose his campaign finances.   Here is a look at Mr. Fielding's fund raising activity. 

Donation List as Submitted by Mike Fielding

Unlike some of the newcomers, Fielding fulfilled the legal requirements of his campaign finances by listing the full addresses and occupations of all donors who contributed over $50.00 to his campaign.  

With the exception of one out of town purchase (there were no out of state purchases) $6,014.25 of the $7,825.25 spent, went to Lawrence businesses.   

A purchase of signs and campaign bumpers stickers totaling $1,811.25 was made at Simard Printing in Woburn, a favorite of state office holders. (Willie Lantigua is running the fielding campaign). Incidentally, that exact same amount was donated by Fielding himself to the campagin.

Fielding has a balance of $1,561.00 in his campaign account. Fielding is expected to show an easy win on Tuesday and will need that leftover cash heading towards the November final where he is expected to take on incumbent Marie Gosselin (who did not disclose her finances).