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 –Tiffany Estabrook
Tiffany Estabrook, a candidate for State Representative, District 75, 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. The Commission held a hearing to consider her appeal.
Motion: To deny the appeal of Ms. Estabrook for MCEA funding.
Made by: Chairman Schneider
Seconded by: Commissioner Marble
Vote: 5-0
2. Appeal of Staff Determination on Maine Clean Election Act Funding – Jason Desjardins
Jason Desjardins, a candidate for State Representative, District 50, 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. The Commission held a hearing to consider his appeal.
Motion: To grant the appeal because Mr. Desjardins testified under oath that in two instances a person signed for their spouse based on a disability or impairment, which would get him to the 60 qualifying contributions needed to become an MCEA candidate.
Made by: Chairman Schneider
Seconded by: Commissioner Neumann
Vote: 5-0