Dollar disparity in some Porter County races
VALPARAISO | Democrat Porter County Sheriff candidate Dave Reynolds has posted $126,727 in campaign contributions so far this year, nearly three times that of his Republican opponent Valparaiso Police Chief Mike Brickner, according to financial disclosure reports released Friday.
A large portion of Reynold's contributions are from two golf outings and a fundraiser where 1,400 tickets were sold, he said.
"I am taken back a little on the amount," Reynolds said.
Reynolds, who has the upper hand on campaign experience havingserved as sheriff for two terms between 1999 and 2006, said he has spent all but a few thousand dollars already and has 2,000 signs out with a waiting list for more.
Brickner, who reported contributions so far this year of $47,393, said he was not discouraged.
He said he felt grateful and humbled by the support he has received so far in this, his first run for elected office.
"We're working hard," he said, "and we're doing the best we can."
The sheriff's job pays $110,500 a year, plus access to the county's health insurance plan.
There is a similar contribution gap in the race for the Center District seat on the Porter County Board of Commissioners.
Republican candidate Jeff Good, who owns a hospitality business overseeing26 properties in five states and 425 employees,posted contributions so far this year of$73,747, including $25,000 of his own money.
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Dollar disparity in some Porter County races