Traverse City Record-Eagle

October 30, 2009

What about spending by city candidates?


All but one candidate for Traverse City commission offices filed campaign finance statements. City commission incumbent Jody Bergman filed a reporting waiver, which means she didn't expect to spend more than $1,000, according to the Grand Traverse County clerk's office.

-Chris Bzdok, running unopposed for mayor, raised $2,510 and spent $1,248.50, according to his statement. He contributed $1,500 of his own money and returned donations to three supporters.

-Deni Scrudato, an incumbent running for city commission, raised $2,510 and spent $1,352.63. She contributed $500 of her own money and received a $100 donation from challenger Mary Ann Moore.

-Moore received $5,515 for her campaign and spent $3,416.28. She gave $2,550 of her own money.

-Mike Gillman, a city commission challenger, raised $1,845.30 and spent $1,696.75. He contributed $840.30 to his campaign.