Marshall County sends Aaron Schock a bill for special election costs

[DonViejo]

By Gary L. Smith of the Journal Star

Posted Apr. 9, 2015 at 5:21 PM

LACON — The Marshall County Board wants former U.S. Rep. Aaron Schock to pay the $76,000 in unbudgeted county costs for special elections to fill the 18th Congressional District seat he abandoned.

The board voted unanimously Thursday to send the Peoria Republican a letter requesting the reimbursement. Schock resigned last month following controversy over his use of taxpayer and campaign funds.

The costs for the special primary and general election have been estimated at $38,000 each, officials said. In a vein somewhat similar to a collection letter, the board offers Schock options of sending either the full amount or an agreement stating that he will pay later.

“If you choose to forward an agreement, we will provide an itemized statement of the costs following the election,” states the letter signed by all 10 board members present at the end of the meeting. “If you choose to send the $76,000 requested, we will accept it on behalf of the citizens of Marshall County as payment in full for the costs of the special election.”

Chairman Gary Kroeschen and State’s Attorney Paul Bauer said discussions of sending such a letter started before a recent Journal Star column by Phil Luciano suggested Schock use his $3.3-million campaign fund to cover such costs. Luciano quoted a former federal election official stating Schock could use the money for that purpose.

“Schock has more money (in that fund) than the county has in its reserves,” Bauer said.



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[NV Whino]

1. Good for them

I hope they get it.

[yeoman6987]

2. He just takes it out of his election pot of money?

Hardly a big deal for the Repugs. At first I thought he'd have to pay out of pocket but alas his dinars will pay it.

[NV Whino]

4. Yeah, I'd like it better from his own pocket

But, I bet he thought he could somehow hang on to that fund. So it would still be a win in my book.

[stevenleser]

3. If he's got the money in his election fund it seems like a no brainer. nt

[Guy Whitey Corngood]

5. OMG they're totes hatin'! nt

[procon]

6. Absolutely brilliant!

Looks like Schock only cared about money and he worked hard to enrich himself, but now that it's come full circle, he has to pay the tab.

[Gothmog]

7. This is very funny

[angel123]

8. lacon county billing schrock for special election.

somehow, I don't think the officials are being fair. it is not believable that they did not know his love of extravagant living. they knew and elected him anyway. he is a republican, that is all that mattered at the time.