Lisa Kearns states her election campaign is not being funded by developers

By Pepper Parr

May 27th, 2029

BURLINGTON, ON

A Gazette reader asked us earlier today whether Lisa Kearns election campaign for Mayor was being funded by developers.

Campaign donations come from ordinary people who believe in the candidate. Most candidates put up a large amount of their own money to finance their campaigns.

How would we know that?

Nevertheless, we asked Kearns about campaign donations from developers.

Her response:

“The campaign is being funded by anyone that uses the donation link on the website.

“At this time I do not have any developer donations, in the past I have not received any developer donations.

“Donation maximums are $1200, the preliminary maximum campaign contributions for Office of the Mayor is $127,566.75, so even if “a developer” donates, it would not be material enough to influence platform.”

Burlingtonians have always had an issue with developers donating to election campaigns. Why they should be discriminated against when it comes to where they put their money is something I’ve never understood.  They are expected to donate heavily to the hospital and some do.

Every candidate is required to submit an audited report on who donated to their campaign.  It’s public information.