Jacob Ogles
Philanthropist Roger Lolly pumped up his House campaign coffers in January with $115,000 loan.
It’s a move that puts his war chest instantly above six figures, in a competitive stance with Fort Myers attorney Jenna Persons in the District 78 contest.
“Our family has been blessed in so many ways, I feel so strongly in our campaign and its message that I am putting my money where my mouth is,” Lolly said.
“From day one, this campaign has been about focusing on giving our friends and neighbors around Fort Myers a voice. Someone who will wake up every morning fighting to keep the American Dream alive for the next generation.
“That means eliminating Lake Okeechobee freshwater releases that fuel red tide blooms. That means investing in our public schools, so our children learn civics, abide by the rule of law and are responsible for their own actions. That means keeping taxes low so people can continue to provide for themselves and their families,”
But most of the money remains his own and it’s still largely untouched. The loan comes on top of other self-funding, with candidate loans now constituting $140,000.
Lolly also raised $1,050 in January, putting total contributions at $41,575.
Together, he now boasts cash on hand lead, with $162,352.
But he still faces Persons, a prolific fundraiser who pulled in a six-figure total within days of announcing.
Notably, she had a slow January, pulling in just $835. That said, the money came after a highly successful 2019.
Persons has raised a total $180,045 without pulling a loan. Subtract spending, she’s got around $152,484.
With Persons and Lolly together holding more than $310,000 in cash on hand, the GOP primary appears to be between the two Republicans.
Pharmaceuticals consultant Charlie Lynch jumped into the race in December. But in January, he raised $830, bringing his total over two months to $2,630. Subtract spending and he has $2,255.
Meanwhile, Democrat Shawn Michael Williams posted just $15 in January, the same as he did in December. He’s raised $6,251 total, and holds $4,086, including $100 loan.
3 comments
Randy Krise
February 11, 2020 at 8:59 am
Mr. Ogles are you intentionally insulting Mr. Lolly by calling him Jolly or are you that incompetent? This is at least the third time you have done that. He is a wonderful person and his name is Roger LOLLY
Arvey
February 11, 2020 at 9:33 am
He is obviously doing it deliberately in a lame attempt at humor. It is childish and unprofessional. Perhaps Jason should revisit journalism etiquette 101. The only reputation he is hurting is his own. Roger Lolly is a wonderful husband, father, and leader in the community who helps many people, especially those with disabilities. If he did his homework he was would know that. You own him a public apology.
Arvey
February 11, 2020 at 9:08 am
Jacob why don’t you just post a headline that says you are voting for Jenna Persons. You failed to mention that Jenna Person’s partner’s Ex Wife Lizbeth Benequisto, the FLORIDA Senator who is termed out this year, transferred in the neighborhood of $85,000 to Persons campaign and her lawyer partner Bruce Strayhorn is the one out hitting up ppl for donations! Do you need to do your homework Jacob or just start telling the whole story? #FAKENEWS
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