Democratic incumbent Mayor Justin Elicker outraised Republican challenger John Carlson by four-and-a-half to one last quarter — with the former attracting large pockets of support from East Rock and Westville, and the latter tapping into the East Shore and City Point.
List Of Carlson Donors
Abate, Louise; New Haven, CT; $30; Home Daycare Provider, Owner/operator
Abate, Robert; New Haven, CT; $30; Retired , Retired
Aceto, Mark A.; New Haven, CT; $20; Retired, Retired
Aceto, Pasquale; New Haven, CT; $10; Retired,
Aceto, Rita; New Haven, CT; $10; Retired,
Acri, Anthony; New haven, CT; $390; EExpress tire, Mgr
Adamczyk, Edward E.; New Haven, CT; $10; Retired, Mechanic
Adams, Walter ; New Haven, CT; $30; Retired, Retired
Afonso, Jose; Wallingford, CT; $390; certified plus janitorial services, Managing member
Alpert, Sol; New Haven, CT; $30; None, Retired
Annunziata, Regina J.; New Haven, CT; $10; Retired, Receiptionist
Argento, Michael; New Haven, CT; $11; Retired, Retired
Argento, Michael; New Haven, CT; $20; Retired, Retired
Atkinson, Sonyamarie; Hamden, CT; $30; retired, retired
Attianese, MaryAnn; New Haven, CT; $30; No, Retired
Augustin, Oliver; New Haven, CT; $30; Carpenters Local 326, Journeyman Carpenter
Augustine, William; New Haven, CT; $30; Retired , Retired
Ayala, Crystal; New Haven, CT; $20; ,
Ballester, Jennifer L.; New Haven, CT; $10; Unemployed, Unemployed
Barbaro, Anthony W.; New Haven, CT; $10; Retired, Maintenance Mechanic/ Hopkins School
Bartlett, Jason; New Haven, CT; $100; JWB & Grace Strategies, Consultant
Bastedo, Jacquelyn; Orange, CT; $50; Brook and whittle, Accoutant
Beazley, Evan; New Haven, CT; $15; Fruitful Mixology LLC, Central CT Distillers LLC
Beebe, Mark; New Haven, CT; $100; retired, retired
Begina, Martin J.; New Haven, CT; $10; Self-employed, Painter
Bellacicco, Gina J.; New Haven, CT; $25; Retired,
Benoit, Ronny; New Haven, CT; $390; 190 Main, Waiter
Bernardo, Arsenio Jr.; New Haven, CT; $10; Retired, Retired
Bernardo, Denise A.; New Haven, CT; $10; AAA Northeast, Admin
Berrios, Joshua; New Haven, CT; $10; New Haven Public Schools, Behavior Tech
Berrios, Justice; New Haven, CT; $10; Amazon, Dock Person
Blemings, Jenifer; New Haven, CT; $10; NHPS, Teacher
Bliesener, Dawn; New Haven, CT; $10; Retired, Retired
Bober, Michael; New Haven, CT; $60; Mutualink, Inc., IT
Bonadies, Marjorie; Hamden, CT; $30; Pact surgical Specialists, Nurse
Book, Ethan; Bridgeport, CT; $25; Self — New England Limousine Service of Fairfield, Owner/operator of limousine service business
Botler, Paula; New Haven, CT; $25; ,
Brandolini, Eugene ; New Haven, CT; $20; Retired, Machine Tool
Brandolini, Marion; New Haven, CT; $20; Retired, Housewife
Brodeur, Sandra; Watertown, CT; $30; City of Bridgeport , Classroom teacher
Bryk, Holly; East Haven, CT; $100; State Marshal, Process server
Buckholz, Rich; New Haven, CT; $50; YNHH, Finance
Buzzin, Terry; New Haven, CT; $10; Retired,
Caamano, Jennifer; Shelton, CT; $25; City of bridgeport, Therapeutic Support Facilitator
Calandro, Jr., Albert; West Haven, CT; $10; Eversource Energy, Internal Auditor
Calhoun, Kathleen [Kat}; New Haven, CT; $30; Able to Learn, Education / Speaker on Literacy
Calvo, Rosario ; New Haven, CT; $350; Retired, Retired
Canali, Barbara; New Haven, CT; $10; Retired, City of New Haven
Canali, Gina; New Haven, CT; $10; Disabled,
Candela, Jeannine; New Haven, CT; $10; Sallys Apizza, Server
Cangiano, Elizabeth; New Haven, CT; $50; Retired, Retired
Cangiano, John; New Haven, CT; $20; American Energy, Insulation
Carbone, John; New Haven, CT; $10; Stop and Shop, Clerk
Carlson, Courtney; West Haven, CT; $30; rite aid pharmacy , student
Carlson, James; New Haven, CT; $25; Sargent , Assembly
Carlson (McDermott), Terese; New Haven, CT; $10; Clinton Board of Education, Teacher
Carlson Jr, James; New Haven, CT; $30; Branford Public Schools, Educator
Carlson, Warren; Griswold, CT; $50; Retired, Retired
Carmona, Alex; New Haven, CT; $20; , Student
Catalano, Joyce; New Haven, CT; $20; Disabled, Occupational Therapist
Celentano, Thomas; New Haven, CT; $20; State of CT, Library Technician
Chapdelaine, Mariellen C.; New Haven, CT; $10; Home Instead,
Chapnick, Mimi (Domenica); New Haven, CT; $390; Homemaker , Homemaker
Christoforo, Mark; New Haven, CT; $30; Almstead tree and stump, Aborist
Cianelli, Peter; East Haven, CT; $50; none, retired
Cohen, Harvey A.; New Haven, CT; $10; Retired, Retired
Congiano, Anthony; New Haven, CT; $20; Unemployed , Restaurant
Console, Bonaventure W.; New Haven, CT; $10; Unemployed, Driver
Cooper, Nickelle; New Haven, CT; $30; Bridgeport Middleschool, Teacher
Cooper, Elaine D.; New Haven, CT; $50; Retired, Retired
Cooper, Ronald J.; New Haven, CT; $50; Retired, Retired
Corey, Matthew; Manchester, CT; $50; Advanced Services Int., Manager
Cornelius, Charles A.; New Haven, CT; $50; Unemployed, Factory worker
Cornelius, Valene T.; New Haven, CT; $50; Retired, Homemaker
Cousar, Kenneth; New Haven, CT; $10; Retired, Retired
Crihfield, Lucas; New Haven, CT; $20; Cahoot, Sales & Marketing
Cunha, Nickola; Wallingford, CT; $50; Law Office of Nickola J. Cunha , Attorney
DAuria, John; Hamden, CT; $100; Retired, Retired
DeLandra, Andrew J.; New Haven, CT; $10; Yale New Haven Health, HVAC Technician
DeLandra, Catherine M.; New Haven, CT; $10; St. Mary’s Hospital, Nursing Professional Development Specialist
Delucia, Kathleen; New Haven, CT; $30; ABC Learn With Me , Childcare Provider
DeLucia, Jimmy; New haven, CT; $10; Amarante’s , Student/ part time worker
Dempsey, Daniel J.; New Haven, CT; $25; ,
Derrico, Dan; New Haven, CT; $100; Total fence, Contractor
Diaz, Cindy; New Haven, CT; $10; Modivcare, Transportation specialist
Dichello, Angelo; New Haven, CT; $30; NHPW , Bridge Operator
Dichello, Angelo; New Haven, CT; $30; NHPW , Bridge Operator
DiGioia, Michael; North Haven, CT; $100; DONMAR Development Corporation , Realestate developer
Donnelly, Karen; North Haven, CT; $50; Retired , Retired
Doyens, Gary; New haven, CT; $100; GEM ADV, Media
Doyle, Agatha ; New Haven, CT; $20; Retired, RN BS Nurse
Driver, Angela; West Haven, CT; $100; Angela Driver, Court Reporter
Duarte, Ted; Wallingford, CT; $250; NASRCC, Carpenter
Duenkel , Patricia; New Haven, CT; $20; ,
Dunna, Kayleigh; Port Charlotte, FL; $30; Charlotte County Human Services, Case Manager
Ebert, Bri; New Haven, CT; $10; On The Border, Cook
Eisner, J. Michael; New Haven, CT; $50; ProHealth Physicans, Attorney
Esposito, Anthony P. ; New Haven, CT; $10; ,
Esposito, Roberta; New Haven, CT; $10; Retired,
Esposito Sr., Anthony P. ; New Haven, CT; $30; , Retired
Fasano, Victor P.; New Haven, CT; $100; Retired., Retired.
Fasano, Victor P.; New Haven, CT; $100; Retired., Retired.
Fekieta, Joseph A.; New Haven, CT; $10; Retired,
Ford, Robert F. ; New Haven, CT; $30; Trinity Lutheran Church, Church musician, retired teacher
France, Mike; Gales Ferry, CT; $30; Progeny Systems Corporation, Engineering Manager
Gange Henderson, Rebecca; New Haven, CT; $50; AIM@home, Nurse practitioner
Garcia-Abrines, Marie; New Haven, CT; $50; retired, retired
Garvin, Tammi; Newburgh, NY; $100; Diageo NA , Event Planner
Genece, Gerda; New Haven, CT; $30; N/A, N/A
Giacomini, Tania; New Haven, CT; $10; Cama Inc., Bookkeeper
Gonsalves, Elizabeth; East Haven, CT; $30; Yale New Haven Health System, Executive Assistant
Gourley, Patrick; New Haven, CT; $10; University of New Haven, Professor
Greene, Ann; New Haven, CT; $50; Yale, Management
Guadagno, Randy; New Haven, CT; $30; Guilford Housing Authority, Property Maintenance
Hall, Judy; Milford, CT; $250; retired, retired
Hanlon, Jeffrey; New Haven, CT; $25; Retired, Correction officer
Hannan, Gregg; North Branford, CT; $50; State of Connecticut , Attorney
Hart, Robert; New Haven, CT; $50; RFH Insurance and Financial Services, LLC — self employed, Self employed sole member
Hathaway, Fenn P.; New Haven, CT; $15; Retired, Retired
Hayden, Donald; New Haven, CT; $10; City of New Haven, Fiscal analysit
Healey, Anne; New Haven, CT; $30; Yale University Police Department, Administrative
Herlihy, Elaine; New Haven, CT; $10; Retired Special Education Teacher, Retired Special Education Teacher
highsmith, christopher; new haven, CT; $10; lafitness, equipment repair tech
Hobbs, Wayne; New Haven, CT; $30; Allied Universal, Security Officer
Hoffer, Lisa; New Haven, CT; $50; Yale New Haven Hospital, Nurse practitioner
Hood, Terry W.; New Haven, CT; $100; Anthony’s Oceanview, Hospitality
Kaiser, Frederick; Woodbridge, CT; $100; City of New Haven, Deputy Director
Kirkwood, Catherine; New Haven, CT; $50; Retired, Professor
Klarides, Themis; Madison, CT; $250; Marino Zabel and Schellenberg , Attorney
Kuc, Robin; New Haven, CT; $50; MercierKucStudio, Design Consultant
LaDore, Frank; Hamden, CT; $50; SCSU, Development Officer
LaMonico, Judith; Orange, CT; $50; Retired, Retired
Lancia, Christopher; Milford, CT; $75; Parkside , Inspection
Landback, Sally; New Haven, CT; $100; Fournier Legal Services, Attorney
Landback, Robert; New Haven, CT; $50; Roman Catholic Diocese of Hartford, priest
Landback, Sally; New Haven, CT; $50; Fournier Legal Services, Attorney
Landback, Sally O.; New Haven, CT; $100; Fournier Legal Services, Partner
Larrivee, Paul J.; New Haven, CT; $200; Retired, Retired
Larrivee, Paul J.; New Haven, CT; $100; Retired, Retired
Law, Joan; Stratford, CT; $30; Feng shui Joan’s Way, Home organization
Leon, Ana; New Haven, CT; $30; PRATT & WHITNEY , Quality
Leon-Salmeron, Evelyn; New Haven, CT; $30; homemaker, homemaker
limitone, gary; New Haven, CT; $50; retired, retired
Locke, Joseph; New Haven, CT; $30; Software and systems, IT
Lockery (Ruocco), Gena; New Haven, CT; $100; GRL and Realtors, LLc, Owner Broker
Logan, Hector; Simsbury, CT; $50; State of ct judicial branch, Probation officer
Logan, Olga A.; New Haven, CT; $20; Retired, Clerical
Longyear, Bill; Southbury, CT; $30; retired , retired
LoRicco, Maria; Deerfield Beach, FL; $20; Homemaker , No
Losty, Douglas; New Haven, CT; $50; retired, retired
Losty, Carolyn; New Haven, CT; $10; Realtor, Realtor
Mackler, Ellen; New Haven, CT; $18; homemaker, homemaker
Mackler, Ellen M; New Haven, CT; $18; homemaker, homemaker
Maisonet, Robert A.; New Haven, CT; $10; Unemployed, Retail
marcisz, chris; New Haven, CT; $50; shabtai, chef
Marcisz, Samuel; New Haven, CT; $30; Amazon, Associate
Marcisz, Hunter; New Haven, CT; $50; Amazon, Area manager
Martin, Therese; New Haven, CT; $30; All Pointe Home care LLC, LPN
Martin, Nikki; Denver, CO; $30; Prodigy Coffee, Barista
Martin, Robert; New Haven, CT; $30; Unemployed, Retail Store Associate
Martson, Olivia; New Haven, CT; $50; Real estate agent, Self employed
Martson, Olivia C.; New Haven, CT; $10; Retired, Retired
Martson, Sven R.; New Haven, CT; $10; Retired, Retired
Masi, Alfred P.; New Haven, CT; $30; Retired, Retired
Massaro, Louis; New Haven, CT; $30; College & Crown, maintenance supervisor
Mastroianni Sr, Eric; New Haven, CT; $30; Colony hardware supply , Operations trainer
McDonough, Linda; New Haven, CT; $30; Bridgeport School District, Educator
McVetty, Brenda; Hamden, CT; $30; Bridgeport Board of Education , Teacher
Meany, Lynne; New Haven, CT; $10; Retired, Retired
Melillo, Robert; New Haven, CT; $30; Rikeesa, Owner small business
Melillo, Robert; New Haven, CT; $10; Rikeesa Inc, Owner
Melillo, Joe; East Haven, CT; $30; Retired, Retired
Melillo, Robert; New Haven, CT; $15; Rikeesa, Owner
Middleton, Jermaine L.; New Haven, CT; $10; Express Tire & Auto Repair, Mechanic
Miedzinski, Jan; New Haven, CT; $10; Retired,
Miedzinski, Krystyna; New Haven, CT; $10; Retired,
Milone, Lisa; New Haven, CT; $50; City of New Haven, Republican Clerk
Milone, Joseph; New Haven, CT; $30; AMR , EMT
Milone, Lisa; New Haven, CT; $50; City of New Haven, Republican Clerk
Mongillo, Frank; New Haven, CT; $100; Frank Mongillo, MD, Physician
Moore, Jocelyn; New Haven, CT; $25; Yale University, Clinical Receptionist
Morales, Cristobal; New Haven, CT; $20; Quinnipiac University, Cook
Moran, Michael; New Haven, CT; $10; State of Connecticut , Custodian
Morbidelli, Dino; Trumbull, CT; $50; Boys and girls village, Care Manager
Morrison, Donna; Shelton, CT; $290; Pitney Bowes, Controller/Accountant
Morrison, Donna; Shelton, CT; $40; Pitney Bowes, Controller/Accountant
Morrison, Donna; Shelton, CT; $60; Pitney Bowes, Controller/Accountant
Mullally, Christina; New Haven, CT; $25; Retired, Retired
Mullally, Michael; New Haven, CT; $10; Metro North Railroad , Conductor
Napolitano, Marlene; New Haven, CT; $100; City of New Haven, Republican Registrar of Voters
Napolitano, Vincent; New Haven, CT; $30; Unemployed, Unemployed
Napolitano, Marlene; New Haven, CT; $60; City of New Haven, Republican Registrar of Voters
Nelson, Arvid; New Haven, CT; $10; Yale University, Writer
Nelson, Glenn; New Haven, CT; $10; Admiral Professionional, Maintenance
Nuzzo, Anthony; New Haven, CT; $30; WIlliam Pitt Sotheby’s, Realtor
O’connor, Christopher; New Haven, CT; $50; Christopher O’Connor Inc, contractor
O’Ferrall, Mark; New Haven, CT; $50; Monk llc, Manegment
Oliver, Mark; New Haven, CT; $20; CT State Dept of education, Teacher
Oren, Bruce; New Haven, CT; $10; Artist, Artist
Oren, Bruce; New Haven, CT; $30; Artist, Artist
Orosco, Steve; New Haven, CT; $10; SMASH Global LLC, Executive Producer
Ortiz, Javier; New Haven, CT; $10; City on new haven, Housing code inspector
Ortiz, Michael; New Haven, CT; $10; YNHH , Security
Ortiz, Michael; New Haven, CT; $15; YNHH , Security
Ottenbreit, Margaret; New Haven, CT; $20; Retired, VP Banking
Ottenbreit, Dwight; New Haven, CT; $20; Retired, Real estate
Ottenbreit, Jason ; New Haven, CT; $20; Metro north, Foreman
Paige, Jermaine A.; New Haven, CT; $20; Self-employed, Independent contractor
Parker, Lee; New Haven, CT; $30; Wal-Mart, cashier
Paulaitis, Michael; New Haven, CT; $50; Sikorsky, Engineer
Pendavaris, Eula C.; New Haven, CT; $100; ,
Perno Jr, Bruce; New Haven, CT; $30; CT DOC, Correctional Lieutenant
Perrotti, Marie; New Haven, CT; $30; Retired, Retired
Plass, Christina; New Haven, CT; $30; retired, Legislative aide
Pompano, Rich; New Haven, CT; $10; Charlesworth & Pompano Law Office, Lawyer
Pompano, Robert; New Haven, CT; $10; Stop & Shop Co., Produce Manager
Prober, Judy; New Haven, CT; $30; Ten Thousand Villages, Cashier
Proto, Benjamin; Stratford, CT; $50; Law Office of Benjamin Proto, Attorney
Pursell, Mary B.; New Haven, CT; $10; Abbate Insurance, Insurance agent
Pursell, Caitlin; New Haven, CT; $20; Abbate Insurance, Marketing
Pursell, Florette M.; New Haven, CT; $10; Rehab Associates of CT, Speech pathologist
Pursell, Thomas; New Haven, CT; $15; Self-employed, Lawyer
Pyne, Warner; Woodbridge, CT; $30; Philips Healthcare, Business Development
Pyne III, Warner C; Woodbridge, CT; $25; Philips Healthcare, Business development
Quadrino, Frank; New Haven, CT; $30; Retired, NHPD
Quinones, Leonel; New Haven, CT; $100; Anastacio Fence , Subcontractor
Quinones, Brandon L.; New Haven, CT; $20; A.Anastasio Construction, Fencing
Quinones, Brandon L.; New Haven, CT; $10; A.Anastasio Construction, Fencing
Rapini, Dominic; Branford, CT; $50; Apple, Inc, Sales Manager
Rapini, Dominic; Branford, CT; $30; Apple, Inc, Sales Manager
Reilly, Erin; New Haven, CT; $10; Of The Vine Financial Solutions LLC, Financial Advisor
Ris, Carlos; New Haven, CT; $100; Allied universsl, Security
Reyes, Deborah; New Haven, CT; $50; State of Connecticut Department of Social Services , Eligibility Services Worker
Reyes, Carmelo; New Haven, CT; $30; McVac, Operator
Reyes, Martin; New Haven, CT; $30; Retired , Retired
Richo, Donna; East Haven, CT; $50; Donna Richo Real Estate, Realtor
Rivera-Berrios, AnneMarie; New Haven, CT; $50; Self, Teacher
Rivera-Berrios, AnneMarie; New Haven, CT; $30; Self Employed, Teacher
Rodriguez, Orlando; New Haven, CT; $10; Express Tire Branford, Tire repair
Romano, Margaret; Wallingford, CT; $100; Usps, Mailhandler
Rossik, Helen E.; New Haven, CT; $20; ,
Rossik Jr., John ; New Haven, CT; $20; Disabled — retired,
Rostkowski, Carolyn; New Haven, CT; $100; ASML, Communications Manager
Roundtree, Gail; New Haven, CT; $30; Anthem, NA
Ruotolo, Florence M.; New Haven, CT; $30; , Retired
Ruotolo, Lawrence A.; New Haven, CT; $30; , Retired
Ruotolo, Terry; New Haven, CT; $30; Retired,
Ruta, Johnes ; New Haven, CT; $10; Self-employed, writer
Sadler, Miles F. ; New Haven, CT; $20; 109 Court st, Accounting
Salmeron, Freddy; New Haven, CT; $30; City of New Haven, Laborer
Santiago, Marie A; New Haven, CT; $30; retired, None
Santiago, Betzaida; New Haven, CT; $10; Tractor supply, Receptionist/sales
Santino, Anthony; Hamden, CT; $30; asantino consulting, it consultant
Sasser, Patrick; Stamford, CT; $50; City of Stamford, Firefighter
Schnepf, Chester; New Haven, CT; $20; Retired,
Schumitz, Bob; East Haven, CT; $30; Roadone Intermodal, Manager
Sementilli, Christopher; New Haven, CT; $10; Carrubba Inc., QC Technician
Sementilli, Sabrina; New Haven, CT; $10; European Touch, Hairdresser
Serfilippi, Jennie; New Haven, CT; $10; Retired, Retired
Shapiro, Alexander ; New Haven, CT; $10; Local 777 Plumbers/Pipefitters, Pipefitter
Shapiro, Anatoly; New Haven, CT; $10; Retired, Retired
Shapiro, Nadia; New Haven, CT; $10; Retired, Retired
Shapiro, Natasha; New Haven, CT; $10; Unemployed, Unemployed
Shiffrin, Mark; New Haven, CT; $50; Law Office of Mark A. Shiffrin, Attorney
Silva, Peter; New Haven, CT; $10; None, Retired
Silva, Peter; New Haven, CT; $10; None, Retired
Simeone, Anna; New Haven, CT; $10; Retired,
Simone, Lisa; New Haven, CT; $50; Express tire and auto repair Branford llc, Owner /operator
Simone, Dane; New Haven, CT; $10; Simone Builders, Builder
Smith, Alysha; New Haven, CT; $25; JRoos Restaurant , Counter worker
Smith, Laura; New Haven, CT; $10; None, Disabled
Smith, Kent; New Haven, CT; $50; retired, retired
Southworth, Mike; West Haven, CT; $30; West Haven Fire Dept, Firefighter
Spears, Charles; New Haven, CT; $10; Retired, Correction officer
Spears (Diaz), Carmen ; New Haven, CT; $10; CNA,
Sproles, Melissa; Seymour, CT; $20; City of bridgeport, Teacher
Spurr, Ray; New Haven, CT; $50; Retired , Retired
Streicker, Margaret; Milford, CT; $100; Fortitude capital, Ceo
Taylor-Hall, Michelle; New Haven, CT; $30; Family Care Visiting Nurse, certified Nursing Assistant
Taylor-Hall, Michelle; New Haven, CT; $30; Family Care visiting Nurse, CNA
Taylor-Hall, Michelle; New Haven, CT; $30; Family Care visiting Nurse, CNA
Teitleman, Alan; New Haven, CT; $30; State of CT, Professor
Thomas, Jeannette; New Haven, CT; $30; Retired,
Torrealba, Eduardo; East Haven, CT; $10; St of CT judicial branch, Mediation Specialist
Tortora, Michael; New Haven, CT; $25; Fairfield University, Assistant Vice President
Tortora, Richard R. ; New Haven, CT; $30; Key Bank, Banker
Travaglini, Peter; New Haven, CT; $10; Amazon, Semi-Retired / Landlord
Troche, Hector Luis; New Haven, CT; $20; National Lumber, Delivery
Trotta, Robert; New Haven, CT; $30; Retired, Retired
Turbeville, Jennifer; Seymour, CT; $20; Bridgeport Public Schools , Teacher
Urbasik, Fred J.; New Haven, CT; $30; Retired,
Urbasik, Janet M.; New Haven, CT; $30; Retired,
Valentin, Jose; New Haven, CT; $10; None, None
Valis, Noel; New Haven, CT; $100; Yale University, Professor
Varsos, Hristo; Fairfield, CT; $100; Southern Connecticut Gas, Machine operator
Velazquez, Joani; New Haven, CT; $10; Daycare, Licensed provider
Vetro, Paul; New Haven, CT; $25; DSS disability,
Wallace, Raymond C.; New Haven, CT; $20; Arts/Trauma Foundation, mentor specialist
Walsh, Chris; New Haven, CT; $10; Yale University, Research
Weiss, Jeff; New Haven, CT; $10; City of New Haven, Deputy Registrar of Voters
White, Jameson; Nashville, TN; $30; Landmark Holdings, Sales
White, Brendan; New Haven, CT; $50; Fidelity investments , Financial Advisor
Zayas, Victor; East Haven, CT; $100; Aramsco, Truck drivet
Zovich, Ralph; New Haven, CT; $30; Raztech Associates, Design Engineer
New Haven Independant- I am incredibly uncomfortable with the interactive map with the addresses of donors and how much each address donated to a candidate added with the list of names of donors in this article.
I understand that with donors there is a need for transparency to list the donors names and the amount they donated to a campaign. But to show their address on a map is dangerous in this day and age. This will have a chilling effect on individual private donors feeling safe about donating to campaigns because their feeling that they will be made vulnerable and exposed by the map showing who lives where and how much money they could afford to donate. They could potentially be targeted by people for crimes, and for political reasons. In this day and age of political rage and irrational behavior stoked by social media and internet manipulation and brainwashing, people stormed the nation's Capitol to disrupt the election process and threatened our elected officials. The Democratic chairman in Hamden had someone drive nails into his car tire, people are stealing and defacing political signs. People are escalating their bad behavior and are justifying their actions as patriotic duty and rationalizing it as defeating evil.
You must take down the interactive maps listing the addresses and amounts of donors to protect private citizens from being targeted in these politically charged times and with the internet/social media and opinion news outlets radicalizing and manipulating people to do outrageous things.
[Editor: Thank you for the comment. I agree that in this polarized political environment, we need to balance concerns about personal safety with the relevance of public information about public campaigns. I do think it's important to publish the public information about who gives money to which candidates. As for the maps, we think it is relevant and important to know which constituents have influence with and are responding to which candidates. Contributing to a campaign is a public act under the law, and people have a right to know who is behind which candidates for public office; in my view, it is quite different from the act of voting, which is a private matter to which all individuals are supposed to have equal access; the influence of money in politics, on the other hand, is not as democratic, and it matters. There has been no suggestion that I am aware of that the car tire incident in Hamden or sign stealing grew out of the republication of public records about a prominent person being involved in a campaign with which he was already very publicly identified. I don't mean to minimize the increasing dangers in public life: The threat against school board members, for instance, and against election officials is very scary. I hate what's happening in this country on that score. I agree with you that we need to be thoughtful about not contributing to that dynamic, not feeding violence. We can't stop reporting on elections or the school board, in my view, and the publication of factual information about legal activity in my view needs to remain a part of how the press reports on government and politics. Also, this information is already quite public; the point of mapping it is to offer context and analysis to random facts. One way I think people can counter the ugly trends in civic life, in my opinion, is to adopt Heather C.'s approach of trying to find the positive to recognize when posting comments to websites, and keeping criticisms constructive and focused on issues rather than attacking individuals and assuming the worst about them.]