Wake County school board District 6 candidate Donna Williams has narrowed the funding gap between her and Christine Kushner despite having gotten off to a late start.
A new campaign finance report filed this week shows that Williams has raised $41,370.83 as of Sept. 26 with $18,761.70 on hand. Through that same time period, Kushner had raised $50,406.93 with $31,383.11 on hand.
The biggest donors in Williams' new report are the $1,500 from the Northern Wake Republican Club and $1,000 from Dr. James Fulghum.
Some other donors in the new report include fellow school board candidate Heather Losurdo, school board member Chris Malone, Wake County Commissioner Phil Matthews, former Wake Count Commissioner Gary Pendleton, attorneys Kieran Shanahan and Thomas Farr, former State Auditor Les Merritt, developer John Kane and conservative talk show host Frank Roche.
Williams has paid John "Jay" Byrnes $5,612,.92 for consulting working.
Click here, here, here, here and here for her latest report.
Comments
Keung, Am I correct that
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 22:39 — itsybitsyspiderKeung, Am I correct that schools do not grant permission for transfers but that it is done by filling out a request with central office?
You officially have to ask
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 23:12 — KeungHui (author)You officially have to ask Growth and Planning for a transfer. That being said, principsls have been known to make accommodations for unique family situations.
We haven't written about Williams' case because of certain potentially mitigating factors that haven't been mentioned publicly. Since none of the candidates or other groups have made it an issue, neither are we. If someone were to try to make it an issue officially, it would potentially blow up in the face of the accusing party.
Would love to see it blow up
Fri, 10/07/2011 - 02:00 — jeffrey1Would love to see it blow up in valspar's face.
But I would never bring a precious child into the picture, the way some on here are so eager to do.
sallysaid is a silly little gossip
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 18:55 — PerniciousSnidisn't she? You should be beyond 'reproach.' You be careful about what you stick your nosy nose into, it might just be a hornet's nest. If you have a question for a candidate, why don't you ask that candidate? is posting here in relative anonymity less "reproachable" for you?
is posting here in relative
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 19:39 — CaryCurmudgeonis posting here in relative anonymity less "reproachable" for you?
So sayeth the anonymous coward.
First post ever, and not a reader of others
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 19:37 — SallySaidWow - is this the way it is here? So is your name actually Pernicious Snid? Well Mr. or Ms. Snid - I'm protecting the anonymity of my child, (good reason I see - from people like you) since my child goes to that school. I thought I'd ask here, since it may have been addressed already, and I've been told there are regular posters that keep up with such. Hornet's nest? How should that be interpreted? So you lead me to believe my question has merit - enough to warrant such a reply? Sounds like I have hit a nerve. Your response (are you speaking "officially"?) makes me think there is good reason to hide. Thanks - I think I'll ask her myself. Better yet - I think I'll ask the principal to ask, or maybe the school system central office should be called. Not my hornet, not my nest. But it IS my business, because its my school system. And those who follow policy and procedure have nothing to worry about - right? Appreciate the push.
THANK YOU SALLY
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 21:52 — Tom_WilliamsI never thought anyone ever read this blog but I was wrong. The phones and emails have been lighting up with support since your heinous post hit. It's been crazy with activity. Even members of the school staff are outraged at your behavior. It's amazing to me that you must remain in the shadows to protect your child but you want to publicly question my grandchild's education. Thanks to you there have been more requests for yard signs and donations in one night than there has been at any other time. You're still disgusting but the amazing response to your attacks on an innocent little girl have restored my faith in humanity.
Deflection attempt = fail
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 22:47 — valsparNO one attacked your precious granddaughter, Mr. Williams. It is the procedure, or lack thereof, that is being questioned. And I hope and believe she will get to stay at her school of choice. Hopefully your family followed proper procedure, and have years worth of transfer forms to offer as proof. If you do not, you should admit you either willingly - or more likely you'll admit you "didn't know better" or "were misinformed" and "inadvertently circumvented the system". The deflections aren't working. Just get it over with. Looks like to me somebody took you up on your Facebook post challenge - and won.
NO one attacked your
Fri, 10/07/2011 - 01:58 — jeffrey1NO one attacked your precious granddaughter, Mr. Williams.
Sure you did! And I'd like to believe that your use of adjective "precious" is well intended, but I can't help but believe it is a little flippant.
Mr. Williams explained the situation, stating that he sought, and received permission to grandfather at the school. But you persist. Did he go through the proper procedure to get permission, you ask. That's an attack, pure and simple.
What you should have done is let it go. Your question was asked and answered. End of Story.
Hopefully your family followed proper procedure, and have years worth of transfer forms to offer as proof.
Pathetic. Do you beat your wife??? Did you remove the tags from your furniture??? Did you ever cheat on your taxes??? Note that a mere yes or no is not sufficient. I need proof.
CLOCK IS TICKING
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 23:12 — Tom_WilliamsKeep it coming valspar. I've been attacked and now my son and his daughter are being attacked. Whatever arrangements my son did at the school are his business and happened years ago. Is this really the best that you can come up with to try and smear a good woman running for office? I've learned so much through this whole exercise. The election is coming very soon and then the voters will decide. That's what America is all about. Whatever the voters say is how it goes. Come on back to my facebook page anytime. Nothing to hide there. Hope you found it interesting. You'll see my son is leaving for Afghanistan for his second tour soon and did one in Iraq. Oh yeah by the way he went to Douglas too. And Carrol and Sanderson. Just a normal District 6 kid.
I appreciate your vile,
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 23:09 — woodstockI appreciate your vile, no-holds-barred demonstration of the depths to which you left-wing fanatics and nutjobs will stoop. Folks like you have done more to motivate Republicans and other rational folks to get out and vote than any campaign ever could. Also, I am not sure what you think you "won" but I guaran-damn-tee it will not feel like victory next week.
As I read it, "SallySaid
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 22:32 — itsybitsyspiderAs I read it, "SallySaid "was not dragging a little girl into this campaign but was merely questioning whether the parents and/or grandparents followed correct procedure or attempted to circumvent by not reporting the child's current address. Donna Williams, being the grandparent should get used to this type of scrutiny. Afterall, she is running for public office. Tom Williams ( I assume you are her husband), I do not see how a child with a Knightdale residence is a proximity student and are you saying that when the rest of the child's class goes to dance, drama, science, that this child does not? What does this "proximity" child do instead, as well as all the other proximity children that attend Douglas? I've had friends request transfers for their children and it is not as simple as getting permission from the school. I'm sure all would hope and feel pleased that WCPSS would allow a child stability, but did the system get a chance to do that via the transfer process?
One saving grace
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 23:02 — Dove314Should Ms Williams get elected, then Allison can not drag the Williams family through the mud about this as she did the Goldman family about where their children attended school. Funny how so many are outraged now who cheered on Allison, Mr. Margiotta's campaign publicist, for her witch hunt just a few months ago.
SallySaid
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 21:41 — SatchHHPernicious is a bully. So is Woodstock. They are very, very nasty. Ignore them 100% in terms of believing that they actually say anything of substance and you should be fine. I sometimes post in response to them just because they're so irritating, but I know they're really divorced from reality. Very sad human beings.
I bet this sad human being
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 22:43 — woodstockI bet this sad human being will be happier than you are next Tuesday evening.
By they way, calling folks "sad human beings" and suggesting they are "divorced from reality" sounds kind of nasty to me. So, does that make you a sad human being, divorced from reality too? Or, does it just mean you are a hypocrite?
First post ever? Really?
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 21:38 — jrb1013First post ever? Really? Maybe under the SilliySallySaid pseudonym, but you comment like a blogger, not a reader! Nice try though, maybe you can make up another fake name and try again!'
Douglas Elementary Magnet
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 17:33 — SallySaidI want to know if what I hear at my child's school is true. The talk at Douglas Elementary is Williams' grandchild lives in Knightdale, the father (Williams' son) owns a house in Knightdale, but the child goes to Douglas using Williams' address which is in the Douglas base. Douglas is not the magnet for Knighdale, its Bugg or Wendell. Did Williams circumvent the system, allowing her address to be used for her grandchild to attend Douglas? I'd like to know if Williams has publicly addressed this question, and if not, then she should. A potential board member should be beyond reproach.
The talk at Douglas?
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 23:07 — valsparIts the talk at Douglas? I'm surprised it took this long to come out, SallySaid. Not that Kushner needs the boost, she's got District 6 locked, and the Republicans know it. If its true the Williams family have been as you said, circumventing the system, there are some of us that appreciate your bringing it forward so they can address it, and glad to see some of the more tempered bloggers come out to support you, you being new and all. To answer your question - no, there has been no public addressing of this question here on this forum, and yes I agree with you she should.
If its true the Williams
Fri, 10/07/2011 - 01:46 — jeffrey1If its true the Williams family have been as you said, circumventing the system, ...
The fact that your post comes nearly 4 hours after a thorough explanation from the candidate's husband shows that you are truly shameless. Instead of acknowledging the generous act of kindness by allowing the family to move into your own home, you choose to continue to speculate whether or not the Williams family have circumvented the system.
The child went to Douglas because that was her assigned school based on where she lived. When the child moved back to Knightdale, the family requested a transfer to allow her to remain at Douglas through the end of the 5th grade. It's a pretty standard transfer request -- 100's are granted each and every year.
You are pathetic.
You are lower than low
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 19:25 — Tom_WilliamsHow dare you drag that beautiful little child into this campaign. When she started school due to economic hard times her family had to live with us. Years later her parents were able to afford a home. With permission of the school my granddaughter was allowed to stay in her school so as not to disrupt her education. She is a proximity student and attends no magnet classes. She is driven to school every day at no cost to the district. I cannot believe that you are so low as to try and make this little girl an issue. You should be ashamed of yourself. Have you no shame at all? You're disgusting
Actually, Donna is the one
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 23:06 — itsybitsyspiderActually, Donna is the one who "dragged" her own grandchild into the campaign by continuously stating that her grandchild went to school in District 6. Give credit where credit is due.
Harsh
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 21:48 — SatchHHTom, I hope your wife is not as nasty as you are. If so, she should jump off the campaign trail now as she is no person that should be vying to be a leader of our students. I do appreciate the insight into your granddaughter's situation, but SallySaid had some legitimate questions and concerns. You should respect that. The public should know whether candidates went "around the system" in the past. That's relevant to their character and fitness to lead. There is no reason to call a person "disgusting" when they simply want to know the truth. The nasties supporting the board majority candidates (Williams, Loursudo, Margiotta, Matson) are coming out of the woodwork. Save us.
SHE'S WAY NICER
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 22:01 — Tom_WilliamsShe's delightful. I'm a crusty old Marine. Semper Fi SatchHH.
Tom
Fri, 10/07/2011 - 07:56 — Jeff_morseTom,
This "stinks" that they {the Liberals} are forced to bring in your grandkids. The believe they have to since their Candidates can not talk on the topics. Do you think they want the Voters to know they support FORCED BUSSING?
who knows Kushner might bring out a Yellow Chicken next. They will do anything to change the topic. MY guess is the PPP poll done last week shows Donna is Leading the PACK....
Rule 1 in politics never attack when your the leader..... Thus the Racists Mailers that Common Sense, NC Citizens, AFL-CIO, and the other Liberal Groups have been mailing......
So you are saying that your
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 21:39 — shank56So you are saying that your family did submit to WCPSS a transfer request for your grandchild which was granted due to circumstances that appear to be justifiably warranted for her to continue to attend Douglas?
.
Justifiably ?
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 21:54 — Solon77So if I move across town and want my kids to stay in the same school they can just do that as long as I drive them to school ? Even years after we move ?
No
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 22:13 — shank56I read his comments to mean the child has been at the school for a number of years before the parents moved out. If the kid had 2 years remaining at the K-5 school, why not let them "grandfather in" and provide their own transportation. I'd say that is a justifiable reason for anyone at any school.
The question seesms to be if they followed the proper channels in getting the transfer approved.
Argh...
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 22:07 — Bob_SconceAnd, again, none of your business. Tom's explained it more than I think he should have -- had it been me, I would have said "we played by the rules; now @#$^% off." It ss wrong to pull candidate's kids (or grandkids) into the turmoil around the election. Personally, I find it appalling that anybody would even publicly bring up that sort of idle gossip about a child.
??
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 22:23 — HereWeGoWhat if they did not play by the rules?
well..
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 22:35 — Bob_SconceConsidering that he said "with permission of the school," that sounds like exactly what happened.
And, that's the sort of thing that the original poster should have investigated BEFORE posting here. Idle gossip is one thing. Idle gossip about children is quite another.
Well, I think you have to
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 22:43 — shank56Well, I think you have to have the "permission of the school system/ OGM" to obtain a transfer. Having the permission of the school principal may help.
??
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 22:42 — HereWeGoThe school could not have given permission for the child to stay, the child needed permission of Growth Management through the Transfer Request process. Douglas is a over enrolled school.
I think you are thinking of
Fri, 10/07/2011 - 10:10 — woodstockI think you are thinking of the oppressive and dictatorial practices of the former status quo board where they liked to say "you WILL go to school where we tell you to go to school." You may have noticed, there is a new family-friendly sheriff in town.
if...
Fri, 10/07/2011 - 09:53 — Bob_SconceIf I ask the principal, and s/he says yes, shouldn't I be able to rely on that?
??
Fri, 10/07/2011 - 12:53 — HereWeGoWhich principal did you speak with, the current principal or the principal that was at Douglas when the child moved?
So, is Donna for children going to school with their neighborhood school or not?
If they didn't "play by the
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 22:26 — starsonoursIf they didn't "play by the rules" there would have been at least 10 blogs dedicated to the story.
Unless.......
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 23:18 — valsparUnless its just now coming to light. So I guess this is blog number 1 and 9 to go. Keung - looks lke SallySaid outscooped you! Did anyone watch Channel 11 (ABC) news tonight? 2nd story, interesting! Keung - outscooped again!
Not outscooped, just careful
Fri, 10/07/2011 - 02:30 — KeungHui (author)Not outscooped, just careful about what we actually are willing to print. We've known about the Williams rumor for weeks but after looking into it determined that certain factors that Mr. Williams has not publicly mentioned here warranted us not doing a story. We've waited to see if any other candidate or group would publicly make it an issue and they have not.
As for Margiotta and the video, we haven't been able to prove a link between him and the YouTube videos. Neither did WTVD. They, like us, also couldn't get a candidate or group to publicly make that charge. But like with the Williams charge, you've got suurogates who are working behind the scenes to keep their names out of it while hoping they can get the media to do that job of throwing accusations for them.
??
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 22:23 — HereWeGoWhat if they did not play by the rules?
****APPLAUSE****
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 22:12 — starsonours****APPLAUSE****
Valspar, the same can be
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 15:46 — jrb1013Valspar, the same can be said off her opponent.
Have you counted?
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 16:01 — valsparHave you counted both? I have.
My post is accurate.
No it's not, because it in
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 16:44 — jrb1013No it's not, because it in no way represents the amount of soft money being spent by liberal groups like NC Citizens to Protect our Schools, all funded by big outside donors!
As for District 6 -
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 21:46 — valsparWe live in a two party household, and receive every piece of mail from every candidate or group. All political literature I have received thus far for Kushner has been paid for by Kushner. I have, however, received two Civitas Action mailers for Williams, and a letter from the Republican Party slamming Kushner, including laminated cardstock from Williams campaign inserted in the envelope. So yes, it seems the out of district $$$ tips towards the Republicans, not the Dems, for District 6. Oh, and Pope sent us a really nice card today telling us we can vote early and often.
Big money
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 21:55 — SatchHHI assume you've all read the recent New Yorker article on huge money spent by Pope to influence elections. How he bought NC. It's incredible and awful for the future of our democracy. Wake County is mentioned, of course. More negataive national attention for our school district.
Heh...
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 22:11 — Bob_SconceRead Gary Pearce's comments on that at http://www.talkingaboutpolitics.com/Home/tabid/36/ctl/ArticleView/mid/364/articleId/2862/Stop-Whining.aspx
Hint: the title is "Stop Whining." Here's my favorite quote:
Personally, I find it interesting that, somehow, the ISS analysis came out with exactly $100K per race for a house district. That's about as much as being spent by (or on behalf of) Kevin Hill in this election.
The same can be said for
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 15:49 — CaryCurmudgeonThe same can be said for almost all the candidates, big money coming from all around. I get at least 2 mailers a day in my mailbox, with all the money being spent by PAC's, 527's, etc, we'll never know how much gets spent. But it will be a fortune.
Where's the D6 support?
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 15:39 — valsparA significant number Williams' donations are not from District 6, again.
The Campbell have given over
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 18:34 — woodstockThe Campbells have given a total of over $50K to various left-wing, forced-busing candidates in the various districts. Does that bother you too?
Twelve times ....
Thu, 10/06/2011 - 15:56 — AgentPierceI'm proud to say my name is on Donna's donor list but at too modest a level to make Keungy's radar.
At a recent District 6 Voter Forum, Donna's opponent - Mrs Kushner- boasted a total of TWELVE times how she (Kushner) would restore a non-partisan voice to the WCPSS. This despite CONSIDERABLE funding by Democrat and high profile liberal interests .... How Can That Be?
Keungy's N&O partner Tom Goldsmith was in attendance but has yet to note Mrs Kushner's strong financial ties to the Democratis Party. Just an oversight I'm sure.
A rhetorical curiosity .... how many highly opinionated posters here actually back up their fiery posts with $$$ for their candidates. I am proud to say I contributed to Heather, Donna, and Ron's campaigns.