SECRETARY BRUNNER OPENS CAMPAIGN-FINANCE INVESTIGATION REGARDING LETOHIOVOTE.ORG

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http://www.sos.state.oh.us/SOS/PressReleases/2010/2009-02-17.aspx

2/17/2010

For Immediate Release
Feb. 17, 2010

SECRETARY BRUNNER OPENS CAMPAIGN-FINANCE INVESTIGATION REGARDING LETOHIOVOTE.ORG

COLUMBUS, Ohio –Secretary of State Jennifer Brunner is investigating the source of funding for LetOhioVote.org, the organization behind a proposed referendum to stop Ohio’s racetracks from operating video lottery terminals for the Ohio Lottery Commission.

Secretary Brunner, the state’s chief elections officer is responsible for overseeing campaign finance filings for statewide ballot issues. In opening the investigation she said, “The law is clear that what is spent for proposed ballot issues must be reported. Using a “straw person” out-of-state corporation to hide the real sources of funding not only violates the public trust, it looks like concealment, which is against the law.”

[OhioBlue]

1. I think this group should be investigated

I heard a little bit on NPR today - I'm glad Secretary Brunner is investigating.