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  • 21Oct

    Lake Worth Commissioner advocating transparency in government captures broad local re-election support; hundreds of contributors, over 2/3 donating $50 or less

    Press Releases

    Lake Worth FL - October 21, 2008 - The Campaign to Re-Elect Cara Jennings, Commissioner District 2 reports hundreds of small contributions to her re-election bid with over two-thirds donating $50 or less. Well-known and respected for advocating transparency in government and her refusal to take non-union PAC and developers money, Commissioner Jennings has built a still-growing campaign chest from local supporters as of the latest Treasurer’s Report filed October 17.

    “Across our country people are outraged over the pervasive corruption in government. Advocating complete transparency has endeared me to many voters and residents. I do not take PAC money and refuse to do any pay-to-play with big business. Capturing solid re-election support from such a broad range of local people is due to my willingness to take strong positions on challenging issues,” notes Commissioner Jennings.

    Ms. Jennings is the only candidate in District 2 to offer Treasurer Reports online for the public to view. http://www.carajennings.com/?page_id=37

    Summary of Treasurer Reports:
    86% of contributions - $100 and under
    68% of contributions - $50 and under

    Media Contact:
    Cara Jennings
    Lake Worth City Commissioner District 2
    www.carajennings.com
    campaign2008@carajennings.com
    561-584-2644

  • 15Sep

    Lake Worth Commissioner authors the only known pay to play ethics ordinance in Florida set for a City Commission vote; watchdog groups monitoring

    Press Releases

    Lake Worth FL - September 15, 2008 - Commissioner Cara Jennings has authored and introduced a new anti-pay-to-play ethics ordinance for approval by the Lake Worth City Commission. On Tuesday at 6:00PM, the Commission will vote on the only known ordinance of its kind in Florida that prohibits donations to political campaigns by individuals or corporate entities that have, or will have, projects coming before the Commission for approval. The Florida Attorney General has reviewed the ordinance without comment; the Lake Worth City Attorney confirms that it is not pre-empted by State statutes.

    “Watchdog groups throughout Florida are monitoring this vote. Pubic corruption would be greatly lessened if governmental bodies were to enact more stringent ethical standards for both those seeking election and those already in office. The recent convictions of two PB County Commissioners and two WPB City Commissioners for criminal usage of their official positions, has prompted me to author and introduce this precedent setting anti-pay-to-play ethics ordinance ever to reach a City Commission for approval. In my opinion, it will keep the contributions from out-of-town developers and the multiple $500 contributions from their shadow corporations from having an improper, corrupting influence on the votes of those candidates whose Commission seats they have financed,” notes Commissioner Jennings.

    Contact:
    Cara Jennings
    Lake Worth City Commissioner District 2
    561-584-2644
    campaign2008@carajennings.com

  • 20Aug

    Cara Jennings, Lake Worth City Commissioner, Announces Re-election Campaign

    Press Releases

    Lake Worth FL - August 20, 2008 - Cara Jennings, Commissioner District 2, City of Lake Worth, announces her campaign for re-election. A popular grass-roots candidate, Ms. Jennings won the Commission seat in March 2006 by taking 61.7% of the vote.

    Well known for demanding transparency in government, Commissioner Jennings has been publicly noted for her studious approach to each City Commission meeting and her conscientious commitment to Lake Worth.

    “Taking a stand for what is right and pursuing the most logical course for Lake Worth has been and will remain my purpose on the City Commission,” states Commissioner Jennings.

    Ms. Jennings will debate the issues at a series of neighborhood gatherings to be announced.

    Contact:
    Cara Jennings
    Lake Worth City Commissioner District 2
    561-584-2644
    campaign2008@carajennings.com