Councilmembers Joanne Benjamin, Randy Attaway and Steve Blanton take the oath of office in 1994. Blanton, who came into office with a treasure chest of less than $3,000, was the fundraising leader with $19,961.
Contributions reflect the total amount each contributor gave to candidates over a six-year period, including the candidates' contributions received since 1990 or since winning a seat , whichever is longer. Contributions to each candidate are listed below the contributor's name.
All contributors of more than $750 to council candidates
* Llewellyn family: $3,500. Los Gatos residents and longtime friends of Councilmember Steve Blanton. Gave money in the names of Thomas, Dorothy, Nancy and Mary, all of whom reside at the same Los Gatos address. $3,250 went to Councilmember Steve Blanton; $250 went to Councilmember Joanne Benjamin.
* The Porch [Larry Arzie, David Stonesifer]: $1,000. Household goods shop, 32 N. Santa Cruz Ave. Arzie gave money in the name of both owners and in the name of the shop. $500 went to Councilmember Steve Blanton, $400 went to Councilmember Joanne Benjamin, $100 went to Councilmember Linda Lubeck.
* BORPAC: $1,000. Board of Realtors Political Action Committee, a statewide group that looks out for the interests of real estate brokers and homeowners. In Santa Clara County, BORPAC contributions are handed out with the help of Peninsula West Valley Association of Realtors. $500 went to Councilmember Linda Lubeck, $500 went to Councilmember Randy Attaway.
* Sheldon Goodman: $999. Physician with a San Jose post office box; didn't return calls from the Los Gatos Weekly-Times. $999 went to Councilmember Randy Attaway.
* Cilker Orchards: $950. Owners of Cornerstone Shopping Center and other properties. Contributions were given in the name of Bill Cilker, one of three owners, as well as Cilker Orchards. $500 went to Councilmember Steve Blanton, $250 went to Councilmember Linda Lubeck, $100 went to Councilmember Joanne Benjamin, $100 went to Councilmember Randy Attaway.
* Tri-County Apartment Association: $750. Regional interest group for landlords of rental complexes. $350 went to Councilmember Steve Blanton, $200 went to Councilmember Linda Lubeck, $200 went to Councilmember Randy Attaway.
All contributors of $500-$749
* Plumbers and Steamfitters Union: $500. All $500 went to Councilmember Randy Attaway.
* Terry Rose: $500. All $500 went to Councilmember Steve Blanton.
* Regency Plaza International: $500. All $500 went to Councilmember Joanne Benjamin.
* NME Medical Inc., employees PAC $600. $300 went to Council-member Joanne Benjamin, $300 went to Councilmember Steve Blanton.
* South Bay Cablevision: $500. All $500 went to Councilmember Steve Blanton.
* Tery McElroy, owner of McElroy Realty: $650. $400 went to Councilmember Steve Blanton, $250 went to Councilmember Randy Attaway.
* James McManis, attorney: $500. $250 went to Councilmember Randy Attaway, $250 went to Councilmember Linda Lubeck.
* John K. and Betty Colwell: $500. $250 went to Councilmember Linda Lubeck, $250 went to Councilmember Steve Blanton.
All contributors of $300-$499
* Los Gatos Brewing Co.: $300
* Opera House: $300
* Tom Yuki: $300
* Reedy and Jones Gallagher, attorneys: $300
* Sandy Decker, planning commissioner: $300
* SMACNA: $400
* PG&E Employees PAC: $350
* RPS Properties, real estate broker: $400
* Dan Simons: $300
* Robert Swanson, auto dealer: $400
* Charles Walton: $450
This article appeared in the Los Gatos Weekly-Times, September 18, 1996.
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