Tom Anderson, Chamber Board Members Give to David Carson

Dunedin city commission incumbent David Carson is neck and neck with opponent Heather Gracy in the campaign money race. 

Carson has raised $21,320, which includes a $10,000 loan to himself made in June. He has spent only about $4,570, mostly on printing and design costs.

Carson recieved financial support from Tom Anderson, former Dunedin mayor and longtime Florida legislator who Carson recently appointed to the citizen volunteer Board of Finance ($100). Anderson's wife, Alice, also contributed ($100). 

Carson also received several contributions from people or businesses presently or formerly affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce board, on which Carson once held a seat, to include Jeff Rhoads of Florida Auto Exchange, John McElaney, Terbo Group, Pati Sieg, Henry Dicus, Littlejohn Real Estate and Carl Keltner.

Top Contributors:

• John Carson, Carson's brother and business partner ($500)
• Donald S. Jones, longtime resident and citizen member of the Chamber of Commerce, twice donated $250 ($500)
• Sarah W. Guthrie, manufacturing ($500)
• Kristen Gray, travel agent ($300)
• 656 Broadway LLC ($300)
• David E. Thomas ($250)
• Fairlie Brinkley, a retired psychiatrist and member of the Dunedin Boat Club ($250)
• James Harpham ($250)
• Wolstein Chirporactic ($250)
• Jeff Rhoads, auto dealer at Florida Auto Exchange ($200)
• Richard Whalen, a citizen member with the Dunedin Chamber of Commerce and former owner of Dunedin Beach Campground, twice donated $100 ($200)
• Dino Constantinou, affiliated with independent operating company of Country Boy Restaurant and Salon Suites on Main ($200)
• Alan C. Bomstein, a general contractor at Creative Contractors ($200)
• Carl Keltner, a retiree known for volunteerism with Dunedin Rotary Club, Dunedin Historical Museum, and the library, twice donated $100 ($200)
• E.D. Armstrong, a well-known local attorney ($200)
• Tom and wife Alice Anderson, former mayor and Florida legislator, donated $100 each ($200)

Contributions From Businesses:

• Country Boy, $100
• Countryside Dunedin Pet Boutique, $25
• Littlejohn Real Estate Inc, the owner Susan Littlejohn is president of the Dunedin Historical Society board, $50
• Muehling General Construction, $50
• Amato Management, $100
• Hair Factor, $100
• Dunedin Garage, $150
• Wolstein Chiropractic, $250
• 656 Broadway LLC, $300
• Jim Goins Photography, $25, $25
• Terbo Group, construction/developer, $100 
• $100
• R&S Engineering Construction Corporation, $75

In-Kind Contributions:

So far, Carson has received $1,100 in food and beverages for campaign events. 

• Sea Sea Riders, $500 for food
• Selviye Tzekas, owner of Sea Sea Riders, $300 for food
• Jane Baird, an IBM executive, $300 for campaign event food and beverages
• Carson Pest Control, $500 for campaign signs

Spending:

Carson has spent roughly $4,570 of his campaign contributions. Here's the breakdown of his expenses:

• Printing, mailing, design: $2,332 at The Mallard Group
• Signs: $1,565 at Gulf Coast Imprinting
• Beverages: $469 at Sea Sea Riders Restaurant

For David Carson's full report, visit his online Campaign Treasurer's Report.

Related Coverage:

• City Elections 2012

See Also, Heather Gracy's campaign contribution report.