Politics & Government
Gulfport Candidates Bring in Cash
Gulfport Patch takes a look at the campaign finances (so far) for candidates competing in the March 13 city council elections.

A Breakdown of the Numbers
Gulfport voters will choose the next council members for Ward 1 and 3 during the city wide elections on Tuesday, March 13, 2012.
Ward 1
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- Incumbent David Hastings has received $1,100 in campaign contributions.
- Dan Liedtke has received $1,200 in campaign contributions.
Ward 3
- Incumbent Jennifer Salmon has received $1,325 in campaign contributions.
- James Perry has received $100 in campaign contributions.
Candidates are vying for your votes. Take a look at who's helping finance their efforts. Below are contributions for all four candidates as of Dec. 31, 2011.
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Here is a list of contributions for David Hastings' City Council Campaign:
- Gina Burke, $100
- Lupe Bookkeeping, LLC., $300
- Ted & Mary Jo Kehoe, $100
- Eugene & Julia Sorbo, $100
- Edith Gordon Spies & Peter Burnett, $100
- Maritza Smith, $200
- Douglas Hudson, $100
- Leonardo Robledo Jr., $100
Here is a list of contributions for Dan Liedtke's City Council Campaign:
- Kevin Sorenson, $100
- Shatz Tides Rental, $500
- Mike Whitcraft, $100
- Dan Liedtke, $500 (loan)
Here is a list of contributions for Jennifer Salmon's City Council Campaign:
- Jennifer Salmon, $200 (loan)
- Don Latshaw, $5
- John Walker, $100
- Cynthia Davis, $500
- Robert Hughes, $25
- Linda Burke, $25
- Bryan Hilbert, $100
- Ann Allen, $35
- Nancy Kelley, $100
- Gerard O'Regan, $100
- Douglas Hudson, $50
- Leonardo Robledo Jr. $50
- W.L. Seawall, $35
Here is a list of contributions for James Perry's City Council Campaign:
- James Perry, $20 (loan)
- James Perry, $80 (loan)
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