NPA President Michael Davis didn't seem to have as scrutinizing an eye when his party and Sam Sullivan were in power.
It is no surprise that the NPA came out swinging following Vision Vancouver’s release of their financials yesterday:
NPA Calls Vision Vancouver Fundraising astonishing
Vancouver—Vision Vancouver today released statements showing they have raised over $433,000 since March 1, 2009.
Vancouver Non-Partisan Association (NPA) President Michael Davis says Vision Vancouver is taking municipal campaign fundraising to astonishing levels.
“In front of reporters, Mayor Robertson says campaign finance is out of control and should be reigned in through legislation,” says Davis. “Behind the scenes, the party he leads is taking close to half a million from developers and trade unions in a non-election year. What do you suppose these donors expect in return?”
The documents filed by Vision Vancouver show they took $433,560.83 in contributions since March 1, 2009. The party used $241,666.70 to pay off their 2008 campaign debt and spent $181,522.35.
“Residents should be very concerned about what how much this Mayor is prepared to pay to stay in power,” adds Davis, “and who is paying the bills.”
But Davis had a different set of criteria when talking about the donations that his own party received for the 2008 election.
