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GUSD School Board Candidate Campaign Statements

GUSD candidate Cory Ellenson rakes in the most donations prior to the Nov. 8 election.

Glendora Patch obtained the campaign finance disclosure statements of each of the Glendora Unified school board candidates who submitted to the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk’s office. The following figures were compiled from records showing campaign activity from Jan. 1 to Oct. 22.

Candidate: Doris Blum

School District: Glendora Unified School District

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  • Total Contributions Received: $2,571
  • Total Expenditures Made: $1,717.47
  • Contributors: Joseph A. Geleris, dentist, $100; Bruce Carter, $125; Louise Taylor, $100; Sara Sue Bauer, retired, $100; Dr. Charles Gomer, professor at University of Southern California, $200
  • Loans Received: Doris Blum, retired, $1,100
  • Nonmonetary Contributions Received: Sarah Ferrell, $250
  • Payments Made: USPS – Postage, $907.26; Digital Printing Solutions, $637.19; First Choice Direct, $173.02

Candidate: Cory Ellenson
School District: Glendora Unified School District

  • Total Contributions Received: $7,014.94
  • Total Expenditures Made: $2908.12
  • Contributors: Nikki Hull, retired, $125; Arthur & Sarah Ludwick, retired, $500; Michael and Sandy Valentine-Matthews, CEO Fortune Escrow, Inc., $350; Bill Robinett, retired, $25; April Boyle, Dietician, $75; Jack & Ronnie Bruker, retired, $50; Elliot Ellenson, retired, $100; Lani & Betty Exton, retired, $25; John & Shawna Nettleton, owner, $100; Jennifer Leos, chaplain, $350; Ray Serafin, manager, $100; Scott Ellenson, sales representative, $100; Dr. Tim Ferguson, family doctor, $100; Doug & Linda Boyd, attorney and homemaker, $50; Byron & Judy Nelson, retired, $250; Rene & Iswari Camou, retired school administrator, $50; Dr. Stephen Bowen, dentist, $50; Rick & Caren Sheckter, executive vice president, $100; Alan & Ellen Lactman, retired, $25; Dick & Penny Paulus, retired, $100; Allyn & Jacqueline Cutler, CPA, $50; Randy & Cindi Stoll, systems manager, $25; Frances Sheckter, retired, $100; Kristina Farnum, attorney, $50; Ryan Kerns, attorney, $25; Allen & Sharon Ellenson, retired/office manager, $150; Barbara Teater, retired, $50; Deborah Neal, retired, $50; Margaret Finlay, retired, $50;  Rob & Karen Kobus, CPA, $50; Seymour & Barbara Canter, retired, $150; Sarah Trent, realtor, $250; Sylvia Woodwad, retired, $25; Elliot Ellenson, retired, $100; Gary & Linda Clifford, college professor, $250; Steve Johnson, district director of California State Assembly, $50; Sherri Alexander, retired, $50; Bill & Clojean Fortney, retired, $140; Maria Najera, admin assistant, $100; Denise Berube, marketer, $100; Betty Jane Raab, retired, $200; Eddie & Laura Rajme, retired/secretary, $200; John Fields, executive director of CRPA, $60; Natalie Sheckter, student, $25; Jack & Judi Neal, retired, $40;  Craig Sirlow, cameraman, $25; Marcia Burhenn, retired, $100; Dean & Debi Wilson, realtor, $200; Lori Cuccio, consultant, $25; DJ Anawalt, owner, $100.
  • Loans Received: Cory Ellenson, occupation listed: attorney; $1,000
  • Nonmonetary Contributions Received: Pro Printing Inc, postcards, business cards, support cards, $126.35; Natalia Correa, coordinator, T-Shirts, $203, Natalia Correa, coordinator, big yard signs, $538.75, Roger Ellenson, owner, materials to build big yard signs, $76.72, Natalia Correa, big yard signs, $215.50.
  • Payments Made: Campaign LA, small yard signs, $1,099; Ellisworth Stationary Post Office, postage stamps, $114.40; Trader Joe’s, food and drinks for fundraiser, $117.16; A&M Mailing Services Inc, mailing and postage fees, $796.21; Innovative Graphic Solutions, big yard signs, $107.75.

Candidate: Doug Ferrell
School District: Glendora Unified School District

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  • Total Contributions Received: $3,300
  • Total Expenditures Made: $2,931.76
  • Contributors: Darren McCleve, regional VP, $100; Kane & Wendy Waggoner, retired, $100;  Dr. Charles Gomer, professor at University of Southern California, $200
  • Loans Received: Doug Ferrell, president of Pattrell Engineering Group, Inc. $2,600
  • Nonmonetary Contributions Received: Sarah Ferrell, $250
  • Payments Made: Impact Signs, campaign signs, $2,569.76; Sarah Ferrell, Web site cost, $112.

Glendora Unified candidate Irene Miller filed documents saying she anticipates receiving and spending less than $1,000--the threshold needed to file itemized disclosure statements.


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