Opinion ID: 2998217
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Heading: Del Re’s Fund Raising

Text: Unlike his predecessors, Del Re established a policy that no uniformed officers could solicit campaign contributions; instead, he solicited the purchase of fund-raiser tickets through the mail. All told, Del Re received $11,585 in campaign contributions from towing operators, out of about $88,500 in total contributions to his primary and general election campaigns. 8 Nos. 04-1978 & 05-1033 After winning the general election, Del Re carried considerable campaign debt. In late summer of 1999, Crichton formulated a plan to raise money to pay off Del Re’s campaign debt. After consultation with Stryker, Crichton planned a fund-raising event for that purpose. Crichton broached the idea with towing operators Fred Moser, Ed Kohlmeyer, and Wally Herman. Four towing companies on the approved list—A-Tire, Johnson’s Auto Center, Wildwood, and Ray’s Shell—contributed to the fund raiser. Kevin’s Towing, a company not on the approved list, donated $2000 to Del Re’s campaigns.