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Yep. A Fundraiser. Organized by Trey Paradee. For the benefit of Paradee, Sen. Mantzavinos. Lumpy Carson. And Bill Bush.
Nothing too unusual about that.
Except the hosts of this event are two of Dover’s most prominent corporate lobbyists, Scott and Rebecca Kidner. Making this every bit as dirty as that fundraiser that was to have taken place at the Tarabicos Law Firm for two County Council members until we blew the whistle.
Here, in its own words, is what CS Kidner Associates believes:
At C.S. Kidner Associates, we believe that legislation, government decisions, and administrative regulations can be successfully managed through professional presence, influence, and projection. Our approach is key to establishing proactive government relations and public affairs strategies for our clients.
Can anyone think of a more effective way to exercise that influence than to host a fundraiser for legislators and to bundle checks from their clients?
Oh, those clients? From the Delaware Public Integrity Commission, here is a list of Scott Kidner’s clients. Here is a list of Rebecca Kidner’s clients.
A Who’s Who of corporations, trade associations and/or LLC’s.
Being willingly showered with largess from these entities, many of which have a history of fighting against the will of the people is, IMO, close to a disqualifying offense from holding office.
Personal to Mantzavinos, Carson and Bush: It’s not too late. You can cancel. You can promise to accept no contributions from the Kidners’ corporate clients. We will be looking at your campaign finance forms. Absent that, why should we not conclude that you’re working for them and not for us?