The meeting will be conducted in person and streamed to YouTube for the public to access.
1. Appeal of Staff Determination on Maine Clean Election Act Funding – Kathleen Shaw
Kathleen Shaw, a candidate for State Representative, District 88, has appealed a determination by the Commission staff that she did not collect a sufficient number of valid qualifying contributions to receive Maine Clean Election Act funding.
Motion: To deny the appeal of Ms. Shaw for MCEA funding.
Made by: Chairman Schneider
Seconded by: Commissioner Hastings
Vote: 5-0
2. Appeal of Staff Determination on Maine Clean Election Act Funding – Eric Rojo
Eric Rojo, a candidate for State Senator, District 8, has appealed a determination by the Commission staff that he did not collect a sufficient number of valid qualifying contributions to receive Maine Clean Election Act funding.
Motion: To deny the appeal of Mr. Rojo for MCEA funding.
Made by: Chairman Schneider
Seconded by: Commissioner Marble
Vote: 5-0, motion passes
3. Appeal of Staff Determination on Maine Clean Election Act Funding – Patricia Kidder
Patricia Kidder, a candidate for State Representative, District 141, has appealed a determination by the Commission staff that she did not qualify for Maine Clean Election Act funding. The Commission staff denied her application because she did not submit a Request for Certification form that is required by the Commission’s rules.
Motion: To deny the appeal of Ms. Kidder for MCEA funding.
Made by: Chairman Schneider
Seconded by: Commissioner Hastings
Vote: 2-3, motion fails
Motion: To approve the appeal of Ms. Kidder for MCEA funding.
Made by: Commissioner Marble
Seconded by: Commissioner LeClaire
Vote: 3-2, motion passes
4. WITHDRAWN on May 6, 2022
Appeal of Staff Determination on Maine Clean Election Act Funding – Grace Tibbetts
Other Business
ADJOURNMENT