1.
The following provisions govern the use of campaign funds:
2.
As a general overview, campaign funds are to be used for:
3.
Campaign funds are not to be used for personal expenses
or personal benefit
4. The following are common examples of what is and is not
permitted:
A.
All forms of campaign advertising and other general expenses
associated with a campaign
B.
Travel and lodging expenses for campaign or officeholder
purposes, including training sessions/ workshops.
Meal expenses are not permitted unless for campaign purposes.
C.
Contributions to political parties and county central
committees
D.
Payments for fundraiser tickets to another candidate's
event, or a PAC event, for two people so long as they actually attend.
E.
Purchase or lease of campaign equipment such as computers,
phones, fax machines, copiers
F.
Purchase or lease of campaign office space
G.
Payment of salaries/expenses for campaign staff
H.
Payment of food expenses for campaign related events
I.
Contributions to charitable organizations
J.
Mailings/newsletters sent to constituents
K.
Holiday/greeting cards sent to constituents