Outgoing Sheriff Ron McNesby Disposes Of $90,000 In Leftover Campaign Money

November 25, 2008

Ousted Escambia County Sheriff Ron McNesby has disposed of about $90,000 in campaign funds that were still in his account when he lost the primary to David Morgan.

Most of the money went to the Ministry Village at Olive Baptist Church. The Ministry Village, which will provide a medical clinic, shelter and more to the needy in the community, received $40,000 from McNesby’s campaign.

The outgoing Republican sheriff also donated $10,000 to the Emerald Coast Honor Flight program, $10,000 to the Sheriff’s Youth Ranch in Brandenton, Florida, and $7,000 to the Westgate Center.

After paying remaining campaign bills, McNesby had a $2,539.78 balance that he donated  to the Council on Aging.

Florida law stipulates that a candidate has 90 days after their last to dispose of their campaign funds.  Excess funds can be returned to contributors, donated to a charity or given to a government or political organization.

A total of $215,176.19 was donated to McNesby’s campaign.

Sheriff-elect David Morgan’s campaign received about $117,000 in donations through October 30.

Comments

5 Responses to “Outgoing Sheriff Ron McNesby Disposes Of $90,000 In Leftover Campaign Money”

  1. Rebecca on November 26th, 2008 8:12 am

    What a blessing that money is to those charities. Thanks Ronnie Mac for taking care of our community.

  2. Beegee on November 25th, 2008 4:22 pm

    What integrity!!!!!

  3. Concerned on November 25th, 2008 12:31 pm

    He’s a better man than most give him credit, and as always “ye without sin cast the first stone.”

  4. psu1earl on November 25th, 2008 10:39 am

    Some of the best decissions he’s made.

  5. Lawson on November 25th, 2008 6:24 am

    All good choices, Ronnie-Mac.

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