Cherokee Commission Candidates Spend Thousands To Win Your Vote

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The two candidates vying to become the next Cherokee County Commission chair have released their campaign disclosure reports for the Nov. 4 general election reporting cycle.

Incumbent Republican Buzz Ahrens, who is seeking a third term, and Independent challenger Carolyn Cosby both turned in their reports — which were due Sept. 30 — to the Cherokee County Elections and Voter Registration’s Office.

In her disclosure, Cosby notes her campaign collected $7,401 during the period between June 30 and Sept. 30. That brings her total contributions to $17,138.

Cosby reports her total expenditures for the latest reporting period were $7,658.39, which brings the total amount of money she’s spent to $13,930.39. Her net balance sits at $3,207.61.

Cosby reported a total debt of $2,500 at the close of the period, which was incurred before the most recent reporting cycle.

For Ahrens, the incumbent reported his campaign brought in $5,006 in cash donations and $200 in in-kind contributions for the reporting period. As of Sept. 30, Ahrens has $71,144.45 in total cash contributions and $4,005.96 in in-kind contributions. Ahrens also reports spending $1,451.30 during the most recent period, bring his total expenditures to $65,725.90.

The incumbent’s net balance on hand stands at $5,418.55. Ahrens notes on his report that he has a total debt of $41,405.05, all of which was accumulated before the most recent reporting cycle.

Complete disclosure reports, including breakdowns of contributions and expenditures, for both candidates can be viewed online.