April 3, 2008
VANCOUVER – Individuals and small business contributors once again lead the way in the fully disclosed list of BC Liberal contributors for 2007, BC Liberal Director of Communications & Membership Services Chad Pederson said today.
“Year over year we’ve watched individual and small business contributors step up in large numbers and support our party,” said Pederson. “This year is no exception and it’s a credit to the vision and leadership of Premier Gordon Campbell and the BC Liberal Team.”
Monday was the deadline for all registered political parties to file their annual financing reports with Elections BC. As in previous years, the BC Liberal Party is releasing summaries of political contributors prior to their full disclosure by Elections BC. The disclosure shows that seventy-three percent of total contributors to the BC Liberal Party were individuals in 2007.
“Individual British Columbians are critical to our success,” said Pederson. “Many of our supporters not only contribute to our party but also give of their time and energy to support us in the democratic process.”
Small business also backed the BC Liberal Party in large numbers in 2007, with almost sixty-percent of all business donations totaling $1000 or less.
“We’re pleased with the continued support we’re receiving from the small business community in our province,” said Pederson. “They’re a large part of the success communities are feeling across our province, and we’re happy they’re a significant component of our party.”
The BC Liberals raised $5.88 million in 2007. Full versions of all party financing reports are expected to be available for public inspection at the office of the Chief Electoral Officer and on Election BC's website starting at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 4, 2008.
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Summary of Contributors (Total)
Summary of Political Contributions by Class
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