One more thing about Karen Veldheer June 29, 2009 / Emmett O'Connell / 0 Comments How weird is it that she links to her family businesses on her campaign website? Olympia City Council Previous post Karen Veldheer, orthodox Presbyterian church, and domestic partner benefits Next post New city council blogging (and general social web) handbook 5 Comments Anonymous July 1, 2009 at 12:34 am What is so weird about it? Reply Emmett July 1, 2009 at 2:26 am I think because there might not be a specific rule or law against it, using campaign donations to benefit your own bank account is at least morally wrong. She's using a website paid for by her campaign to advertise her private business. Its shady. Reply Emmett July 1, 2009 at 3:35 am Here's the actual RCW:http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=42.17.125 While it doesn't prohibit what she does, it does imply that campaigns and campaign funds aren't supposed to be a personal benefit to the candidate. Reply Unknown July 1, 2009 at 3:45 am I am curious as to why this is so shady. It is out in the open: Karen is demonstrating her business acumen by presenting her businesses to the public. Reply Danielle Westbrook July 4, 2009 at 1:52 am I'm guessing she just doesn't know any better. Reply Leave a Reply Cancel replyYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Comment * Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.
What is so weird about it?
I think because there might not be a specific rule or law against it, using campaign donations to benefit your own bank account is at least morally wrong.
She's using a website paid for by her campaign to advertise her private business. Its shady.
Here's the actual RCW:
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=42.17.125
While it doesn't prohibit what she does, it does imply that campaigns and campaign funds aren't supposed to be a personal benefit to the candidate.
I am curious as to why this is so shady.
It is out in the open: Karen is demonstrating her business acumen by presenting her businesses to the public.
I'm guessing she just doesn't know any better.