Blog: Prop J Campaign Spending as of 10/20/12

On Friday, October 25 the Form 460 for all political campaigns in Del Mar were made public. It is interesting to note the differences between Save Olde Del Mar (Vote No on Prop J) versus For Del Mar’s Future (Vote Yes on Prop J). As one can see from the figures below, Save Olde Del Mar is a grassroots campaign with lots of contributors giving small amounts, while Yes on Prop J has fewer contributors giving large amounts. Save Olde Mar has relied upon volunteers to get their work done, while Yes on Prop J has used outside consultants.

Contributors - Save Olde Del Mar – 70, Yes on J - 42

Amount Collected – Save Olde Del Mar - $16,336, Yes on J - $31,429

Average Contribution – Save Olde Del Mar - $226.89, Yes on J - $641.47

Largest Contribution - Save Olde Del Mar - $1,000, Yes on J - $5,000

Expenses – Save Olde Del Mar - $12,784, Yes on J - $47,087

Debt – Save Olde Del Mar - $0, Yes on J - $15,658

Consulting Services- Save Olde Del Mar - $3000, Yes on J - $18,264

Accounting Services – Save Olde Del Mar - $0, Yes on J - $2,054.80

Save Olde Del Mar has attempted to run a lean campaign ensuring that we would be able to pay for every mailer, yard sign and other services. As a grassroots campaign made up of neighbors we are somewhat taken aback that the professionals that would like to change Del Mar have run a campaign on debt and have so far outspent Save Olde Del Mar by almost 4 to 1. 

Please Vote NO on Prop J.  Save Olde Del Mar.