The three Verona Town Council candidates who previously indicated that they intend to spend more than $5,100 on their campaigns have filed new reports with the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC).
Michael Nochimson’s R-1 report details an additional $2,679 in funds raised, including $300 from Leonard Luciano, who represents the district that includes Verona on the Essex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, and $500 from Jay Webber, the state Assemblyman who ran unsuccessfully for Congress against Mikie Sherrill. The report indicates that Nochimson has raised $18,766.34 for the Town Council race, and has spent $13,896.894. That includes $4,391.94 in new spending since the previous report.
Christine McGrath’s R-1 report shows that she raised $3,365 more, bringing her total to $13,703. That includes $2,000 that McGrath has lent her campaign. She spent an additional $4,838.89, bringing her total spending to $8,617.40.
John Fio Rito’s R-1 does not show any new fundraising. Fio Rito’s campaign has raised a total of $10,275, largely through a $10,000 loan from Fio Rito to his campaign. Fio Rito’s total spending, $8,485.38, was unchanged.
John Quattrocchi and Alex Roman have both previously filed A-1 reports. That means that they do not intend to spend more than $5,100 on their campaigns, and that has not changed.
Candidates must file their final campaign report after the election on June 3.
Not the biggest sign nor the most signs indicate the best candidate people, let’s keep things real and in perspective.