Proposition campaign has raised more than $200K

by Jake Kincaid | Casa Grande Dispatch

Those campaigning for a “Yes” vote on Proposition 417 have an overwhelming edge in financial resources than those campaigning for “No.”

The group New Roads and Freeways Before it’s Too Late: Yes on Propositions 416 and 417 recently released a campaign finance audit that shows that the group has received $200,499 in contributions, while the opposition group, Citizens Against Proposition 417, has only received $6,000.

The money for pro-proposition advocate group comes primarily from donors who have major investments in Pinal County. Donors include El Dorado Holdings, Southwest Gas, Garrett Motors, Danrick Builders and Global Water, among others.

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