The campaign reports for 3- days before the March 1 elections are in and to no one's surprise, the campaign contributors to the candidacy of Cameron County Pct. 4 commissioner Dan Sanchez in his bid for county judge are predominantly from outside the county.
Also, they are heavily tipped toward land developers, engineers and contractors.
Texas Election Code requires that candidates file periodic contribution and expenditure reports and a cursory glance at Sanchez's report indicates that of the 55 contributors listed on the 30-day-prior to the election period from Jan. 1 to Jan. 21, Sanchez had received $63,850 from 55 contributors.Thirty three of those listed their address outside Cameron County.
Only 22 listed their address from cities inside the county.
By contrast, Eddie Treviño, a Brownsville attorney and former Brownsville mayor reported $3,300 in donations from only four contributors, three from inside Cameron County and one from Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas.The other candidate in the race, Brownsville attorney Elizabeth Garza, listed no contributions.
The tally was not much different in the Jan.15 report, with Treviño reporting no contributions and loans to himself in the report, and Sanchez reporting $52,850 in contributions,. Of those, 15 were from outside the county (notably contractors, architects and engineers from Hidalgo County) and 13 from Cameron County.
In the latest report, Sanchez listed Kevin and Scot Campbell, Harlingen land developers, as having contributed $9,000 between them to his campaign.
Anthony Gray,a developer from Austin also chipped in $1,500. (See graphic, click to enlarge)
The Campbell's contributions have raised some eyebrows in the courthouse because they are said to have several items come up before the commissioners court, including one in executive session in today's meeting.
The item in question is the court's agenda concerning potential legal issues in the planned opening of Morrison Road between McAllen Road and Alton Gloor where the Campbells are said to have real-estate interests. The issue also concern the abandonment of the railroad easement located there.
Sanchez – allowed to remain on the court despite having resigned to run for county judge – has been allowed to remain as a voting member by County Judge Pete Sepulveda under the holdover provision by not appointing someone else to his position. As such, Sanchez can discuss and vote on the matter even if it could be a matter concerning his campaign contributors' interests.
A vote on the Morrison Road issue could come up before the voting in the primary. Early voting begins Feb 16 and the election is March 1.
17 comments:
Folks let be clear about all these hidalgo contractors and comrades, all they want is just a bit of work and I am sure many of these are friends of Pete Sepulveda who used to live and work in Hidalgo county not too long ago and not dan sanchez, de quien chon pete? aw
Will You look at that.
I bet that guy would float in the ocean like a beach ball
Fuck you Diego......vato bofo! The only thing funny about you is your life.....vato animal!
Diego That Is an insult to your self. Making fun of someones weight is an act of bigotry. It is a shame that that is the only argument you have.
I don't Know Mr. Sanchez, but I do not agree with your comment and your words that shows lack of education and places you as an Idiot.
Pendejo
Diego Lee Rot needs a comedy show LOL And what pops out if the woodwork? I local loser angry about his miserable, unaccomplished little life. Must suck to live in a country where you're at the absolute bottom of the sewer.
So Judge Mike Trejo, JP5-3 Said he has over $100,000.00 for his election. Where did that money come from. Could it be his Company (Ace Towing And Recovery in Harlingen,TX) That he says he is not the owner of, But just posted a Harlingen Chamber of Commerce That Judge Mike Trejo Owner of Ace Towing And Recovery Is a member now. And this is the same Towing Company that picked up all the locals cars for illegal parking at the Koffee Klatch During the Cardinals Football Games..(THE JUDGE THAT SAYS HES FOR THE PEOPLE OF HARLINGEN.) And if you go to his Court Room you will find that NOW if you live in Cameron County You will Get out of your Tickets,But if you live in Hidalgo County You will be charged the Full amount..(Wow, IS THAT A FAIR JUDGE) Also Check his Hours for the past 2 years, Must be nice to have a full time job payed by the people with his part time Hours he was working.. Maybe becAuse he is too busy Repo and Towing peoples cars away. From Harlingen,TX people......... WHAT ABOUT HIS CHARGES IN BROWNSVILLE COURT WHEN HE WAS A DEPUTY SHERIFF AND HIT HIS WIFE,,, DON'T SEE THAT ON HIS BOARDS.. PEOPLE CHECK OUT WHO YOU VOTE FOR WE DO NOT NEED ANYMORE CORRUPTION,, IN CAMERON COUNTY........ THE PEOPLE.....
Dan looks like a descendant of Genghis Khan.
This article has nothing to do with Mike . The above comment is nothing more than a distraction to the topic of this story . Are these the tactics of choice from Sanchez camp ? Smoke and mirrors campaigning from our County commissioner / County Judge candidate ?
Diego That is an insult to your self. For instance, saying that Mexicans are violent, dirty, lazy and uneducated because one can see this with their own eyes is an act of bigotry. It is a shame that stating facts and what can plainly be seen is the only argument you have. I don't know every single Mexican, but I do not agree with facts or what can clearly be seen and these words would show a lack of education and places you as an Idiot. - The Illogically Enlightened Beaner
Don't know or care who this Diego Lee Rot is.
However, I will defend his right to "free speech". There has been no law enacted that punishes someone for being racist, bigot, ignorant, not funny, dirty, lazy, uneducated, etc.
If we all agreed with each other, this and all other blogs would boring as s*it.
ABDS
(A)nybody (B)ut (D)an (S)anchez)
^ That's called the First Amendment. Just FYI. It's part of the Constitution. And I would also call that DIVERSITY.
It sound like this is about Corruption , and there is more than just Dan to worry about, so yes I believe Judge Mike Trejo should be talked about too. So where can we put Corrupt Politician at for all the people to see.
The fact is that there are two hot races in March, county judge and Da. I find it ridiculous to see just how much money is being thrown around. What I don't understand is exactly how the finance reports work. Why is it that all candidates have filed one except for Luis Saenz? Is it because he is the DA? I haven't made up my mind on who to vote for in either race so I am not trying to bash anyone. It's an honest question maybe the moderator of this page can help explain. Thanks!
I remember a song from El piporro and some of the lyrics said con dinero baile el perro. Hmm We can already see who dancing more right now and its looks to be Dan with Eddie second and last is Liz? good luck to all and may the best candidate win.
Person who was talking about Judge Trejo. Before you speak get your story straight. Harlingen Police has a rotation for wreckers, so it seems highly impossible Judge Trejo would tow them ALL away. All elected official do not put their hours at the office. Look at Cesar Diaz, his full time job is at the federal courthouse, Dan Sanchez is a full time attorney, Dominguez is a full time attorney, David Garza is a full time Pharmacist, Sofia is a full time nothing, Pete the county judge is a full time $225,000 spender, Sally Gonzalez is a full time Maquinitas specialist, so whats wrong with a few cars Judge Trejo picks up, but i'll give you some advise, don't park illegally at the coffe klatch, the JUDGE will tow you!!!! LMAO smartie
Agree
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