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Concerned About Election Spending in Monterey Park

Many thanks for the excellent articles on Monterey Park council candidates and how they seek funding (Times, March 12). These articles reflect a sad commentary on the politics of today.

When a potential exists that over $70,000 (including all candidates) can be raised for a council seat, it raises many concerns as to the independence of a candidate. This constitutes the largest amount of money raised in the history of any Monterey Park council race, all for a job that pays $200 a month.

No wonder voters find this the best argument for putting a lid on campaign spending. No wonder we keep hearing about the anti-incumbent mood sweeping the country.

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PHYLLIS RABINS

BOB LUJAN

Monterey Park

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