A candidate needs votes to win an election – and money. We’ll be posting the financial disclosure forms being filed by the candidates for the Huntsville City School Board and any PAC’s involved so you can get a glimpse into where the money is coming from and how the campaigns are spending it.

Providing convenient public access to the required Campaign Finance Disclosure forms empowers community oversight and can assist voters in deciding who to support – the flow of money is fairly easy to follow in local politics.

We’ll update as forms are filed. If you have any tips or info let us know at [email protected]

Back to School Bang – Big money impacts bank balances of candidates

A shower of PAC and large individual donations has impacted the bottom line bank balances shown on campaign disclosure forms for a couple of the candidates for the upcoming District 1 and 5 Huntsville School Board of Education.

Through August 19 the disclosure reports show the following cash in hand, PAC contributions and individual donations totalling over $1,000.

Laurie McCaulley

Cash on hand $7,065.63
BizPac Contributions totalling $10,000
North Alabama PAC Contribution of $2,000
Alabama Realtors PAC Contribution of $3,000
Alabama Builders PAC Contribution of $1,000
Stephen Gilbert Contribution of $2,000

Michelle Watkins

Cash on hand $2,288.69
Parker Griffith Contributions Totalling $1,500

Pam Hill

Cash on hand $307.30
North Alabama PAC Contribution of $1,500
South Huntsville Civic Association Contribution of $500
Parker Griffith Contributions totalling $2,000
Thomas Scovill Contributions totalling $1,300

Carlos Mathews

Cash on hand $4,305.00
BizPac Contributions totalling $10,000
BizPac In-Kind Contribution of $1,000
Board of Realtors Contribution of $1,500
Homebuilders Contribution of $1,000
Jan Smith Contribution of $5,000

Mary Sawyer

No filings to date

District 1 School Board Candidates

Laurie McCaulley – January 2016
Laurie McCaulley – February 2016
Laurie McCaulley – March 2016
Laurie McCaulley – April 2016
Laurie McCaulley – May 2016
Laurie McCaulley – June 2016
Laurie McCaulley – June 2016 Amended
Laurie McCaulley – July 2016
Laurie McCaulley – August 5, 2016
Laurie McCaulley – August 12, 2016
Laurie McCaulley – August 19, 2016

Michelle Watkins – May 2016
Michelle Watkins – June 2016
Michelle Watkins – July 2016
Michelle Watkins  – August 5, 2016
Michelle Watkins – August 12, 2016
Michelle Watkins – August 19, 2016

Mary Sawyer – no filings to date

District 5 School Board Candidates

Pam Hill – June 2016
Pam Hill – June 2016 Amended
Pam Hill – July 2016
Pam Hill – August 5, 2016
Pam Hill – August 12, 2016
Pam Hill – August 19, 2016

Carlos Mathews – July 2016
Carlos Mathews – August 5, 2016
Carlos Mathews – August 12, 2016
Carlos Mathews – August 19, 2016

PAC Involvement

Citizens for Progressive Leadership

James Lomax, Chairperson | David Driscoll, Treasurer

To date, filings show this PAC has provided:
In-Kind Contributions to Laurie McCaulley totalling $3597.91

Citizens for Progressive Leadership – Statement of Organization
Citizens for Progressive Leadership – January 2016
Citizens for Progressive Leadership – February 2016
Citizens for Progressive Leadership – March 2016
Citizens for Progressive Leadership – April 2016
Citizens for Progressive Leadership – May 2016
Citizens for Progressive Leadership – June 2016
Citizens for Progressive Leadership – July 29, 2016

BizPac – Political Action Committee of the Committee of 100

On the Committee of 100’s website … Under the Civic Engagement tab you can read the mission of this local PAC.

“BizPac’s mission is to identify, develop, and encourage visionary business-oriented candidates with a commitment to cooperative government to run for local public office, and support them as they serve the community.

BizPac, the political action committee of the Committee of 100, contributes funds to candidates for Huntsville Mayor, City Council and Board of Education; Madison Mayor and City Council; the Madison County Commission, Madison County Schools Superintendent, and Madison County Board of Education.

BizPac board members interview every candidate for these offices in election years. BizPac makes recommendations for endorsements and contributions to the membership for its approval.

We give money to well-qualified, visionary and team players, and consider strongly those with a business background. We contribute most in those elections where we think we can make a significant difference.”

To Date, filings show this PAC has provided to school board candidates:
Cash Contributions to Laurie McCaulley totalling $10,000
Cash Contributions to Carlos Mathews totalling $10,000

BizPac – July 8, 2016
BizPac – July 15, 2016
BizPac – July 22, 2016
BizPac – July 29, 2016
BizPac – August 5, 2016
BizPac – August 12, 2016
BizPac – August 19, 2016

North Alabama PAC

116 Jefferson Street, Suite 300
Huntsville, AL 35801

To Date, filings show this PAC has provided to school board candidates:
Cash Contributions to Laurie McCaulley totalling $1,500

North Alabama PAC – January 2016
North Alabama PAC – March 2016
North Alabama PAC – May 2016
North Alabama PAC – June 2016
North Alabama PAC – July 2016