In Smucker's defense
I've been disappointed and saddened by the recent attacks leveled at Lloyd Smucker for his fundraising announcement of $185,000 back in February. As the person who made the announcement, I'd like to respond.
Our campaign team announced the $185,000 in February, based upon personal commitments from outside donors and from the candidate himself. I announced at a fundraiser Feb. 9 that we were reporting $185,000 in financial support, including pledges. While not all of the money had been collected at the time of the fundraiser, it is typical in fundraising for people to request some time in submitting their financial commitments.
Furthermore, we have all been humbled by the tremendous show of financial support for Lloyd's candidacy, and we were recently very proud to report $250,000 in total funds received on our most recent campaign finance report, well in excess of the $185,000 previously announced.
Lloyd's success in both business and in local government, where he has helped to increase services in one of Lancaster County's fastest-growing townships without raising property taxes, has resonated with the citizens of the 13th District.
-Todd Witmer, Lancaster
Editor's note: The writer is finance co-chair of Smucker's campaign and a member of Local Business Leaders for Smucker. He is the owner and president of Witmer McCoy Masonry, Mount Joy.
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