welding supplier Industrial Source and Tyree
Oil also gave $1,000 each to Nathanson.
Many of Nathanson’s biggest funders are
also big contributors to George Bush and
local right-wing causes. The Giustinas
recently gave $50,000 to the Republican
National Committee’s efforts to re-elect
Bush and his friends. The Wildish clan
recently gave $2,000 to Republicans nation-
ally, $5,000 for the pro-Parkway campaign
two years ago and $2,000 to the Gang of 9’s
attack ads against city council progressives.
Demers recently gave $25,000 to nation-
al Republicans, $10,000 to Oregon
Republicans, $10,000 for the West Eugene
Parkway and $2,500 to the Gang of 9.
The Gonyeas gave Bush $8,000 last year,
the national Republican party $25,000 and
the Oregon Republican party $10,000. Delta
Sand and Gravel gave $5,000 to the Parkway
and $1,000 to the Gang of 9. Hamilton con-
tributed $2,000 to the Parkway.
Almost a quarter of Nathanson’s funding,
including donations from the Gonyeas,
Hamilton Construction and Demers, came
from companies and individuals outside of
Eugene.
Council Races
Many of the top contributors to
Nathanson are also backing Maurie Denner,
Scott Meisner and Tom Slocum for the city
council. These three conservative candidates
are largely funded by development interests.
The Chamber PAC is the largest donor to
Denner and Meisner’s campaigns. The
Homebuilders PAC has also invested big
bucks in Denner and Slocum. Here’s a look
at the contributions these conservative coun-
cil candidates reported as of May 9:
Maurie Denner, running for Ward 2,
reported $17,000 in contributions. A total of
$8,200 came from developer interests
including $1,500 from the Chamber PAC.
Arlie & Company gave $1,000. Arlie is
run by John Musumeci, the land speculator
who made millions moving PeaceHealth to
Springfield and funded tens of thousands of
dollars of Gang of 9 attack ads against pro-
environment city councilors.
Papé gave Denner $1,000, the
Homebuilders Association PAC gave $750,
Gonyea gave $700 and Wildish gave
Denner $500. Seneca Jones Timber gave
another $500.
Among donors who gave $250 each to
Denner are: Cascade Title, Duncan &
Brown, Giustina, McKay, PeaceHealth
executive Skip Kriz, and the Delta and
Eugene Sand and Gravel companies.
Marie & Ted Baker of the Baker family
that owns The Register-Guard also gave
$250. The Guard has endorsed Denner.
Scott Meisner, Ward 7, reported $7,221
in contributions. A total of $4,200 came from
development interests, including $1,500
from the Chamber PAC, $650 from Giustina,
$500 from Duncan & Brown, $500 from
Triad and $300 from the Oregon Realtors
PAC. Arlie also gave Meisner $2,000, but
Meisner returned the money. Jack Roberts,
the area’s leading proponent of corporate tax
Progressive candidates have received more contributions showing a broader base of support.
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