Andrews leads in contributions, campaign finance reports show

Apr 24, 2019 

Nine candidates have been campaigning for four open seats on the Brentwood City Commission and some have been raising and spending a good bit more than others.

The nine candidates are Wyatt Rex Allen, Nelson Andrews, Anne Dunn, Susannah Macmillan, John Magyar, Dale Pacetti, Stevan Pippin, Ken Travis and Terrence Smith.

First-quarter financial disclosure statements filed by candidates through the Williamson County Election Commission, revealed that Andrews led the way with $22,925 in contributions.

Meanwhile Allen and Pacetti reported a zero balance. Their campaigns are exempted from detailed disclosure because contributions — including in-kind — as well as expenditures total $1,000 or less for the reporting period.

The numbers for the other seven candidates are as follows.

Andrews had a $10,900.89 balance on hand for the first quarter. Andrews also had $22,925 in total contributions. Jim Wiseman serves as Andrews’ treasurer.

Members of the business community and other elected officials have donated a substantial amount of money to Andrews’ campaign. Overall, Andrews collected donations from over 100 contributors.

Williamson County Mayor Rodgers Anderson contributed $250 to Andrews’ campaign, while County Commissioner Robbie Beal gave $100. Former county school board member Bobby Hullett also gave $100.

CEO’s of Tractor Supply Co. and Puffy Muffin both contributed. Tractor Supply’s Greg Sandfort and his wife, Anita, each gave $1,600, while Puffy Muffin’s Kristi Elzinga gave $500. Brian Evans, manager of Tractor Supply gave $250.

Collectively, the 13 employees of LBMC, a Brentwood-based CPA firm, contributed $1,950 to Andrews’ campaign, while Lynn Tucker, director of the Williamson Chamber Foundation, contributed $100. Pam Bryant, president of United Way Williamson County gave $250. Irby Simpkins, retired, contributed $250. Aubrey Harwell, attorney, gave $500.

Also, longtime Brentwood resident Jim Redd gave $200.

Dunn, a current city commissioner, had a $2,574.29 balance on hand with $5,975 in total contributions in the first quarter. Dunn serves as her own treasurer.

Redd gave $200 to her campaign.

Macmillan had a $15,009.40 balance on hand and $18,191.47 total contributions in the first quarter. Richard Tatum serves as her campaign treasurer.

City Commissioner Mark Gorman contributed $1,000 to Macmillan’s campaign, while McLendon for Alderman gave $606.47. Dana McLendon is an alderman in Franklin and is the brother of Macmillan. Nashville resident Lance Marrow, Nashville Communications executive gave $1,500.

Macmillan also contributed $1,000 to her own campaign.

Magyar had a $4,915.59 balance on hand in the first quarter. Kelvin Ault serves as Magyar’s treasurer.

Contributions were less than $1,000 and, therefore, do not have to be disclosed for the reporting period.

Stevan Pippin had $1,604.31 balance on hand and $2,755 total contributions in the first quarter. Leslie Pippin serves as his campaign treasurer.

Redd gave $200 to his campaign.

Smith had a $370.40 balance on hand in the first quarter. Stephen Engibut CPA serves as campaign treasurer.

Contributions were less than $1,000 and, therefore, do not have to be disclosed for the reporting period.

Travis, a current city commissioner, had a $9,647.68 balance on hand and $12,625 total contributions in the first quarter. Travis serves as his own treasurer.

Re-elect Rogers C. Anderson gave $100 to his campaign, while Travis contributed $500 to his campaign. Louis Suttle of Brentwood gave $1,000, while Nashville resident Lance Marrow, Nashville Communications executive gave $1,500 to Travis’ campaign. Realtor Patricia Myatt of Brentwood also contributed $1,500.

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