But that doesnât mean they canât benefit from political campaigns.
Other than repaying loans to themselves and final expenses, candidates on both the winning and losing spectrums close out their campaigns by donating to local charities. Get more from the Citrus County Chronicle
âItâs a good purpose for that money,â said Commissioner Jeff Kinnard, who was re-elected without opposition and donated $4,424 to the Covenant Children s Home foster care program in Citrus Springs.
State law requires candidates to close campaign accounts when their races conclude. Along with paying for actual expenses, candidates may repay loans they provided the campaign, return money to contributors or donate it to nonprofit groups.
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âWe believe the best way we can build better communities is by investing in education and health-related initiatives for children,â Suncoast Credit Union Foundation Executive Director Cindy Helton said in the release. âThrough the Suncoast Credit Union Scholars program, we have the opportunity to invest in individual human potential, which is particularly rewarding.â Â
For information about the Citrus County Education Foundation, the nonprofit supporting local schools and student families with a variety of programs, visit citruseducation.org.Â
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