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Kuros Criticizes Kujawski Campaign Finance Report

by Matt Margolis, September 7th, 2008 at 07:11pm

Kevin Kuros, candidate for Eighth Worcester district State Representative, is blasting incumbent Representative Paul Kujawski, after it was revealed in his campaign finance reports that Kujawski improperly used campaign funds, and accepted illegal contributions from registered lobbyists.

“Our legislator is living a life of luxury off of contributions by lobbyists and Beacon Hill insiders. It is time for a change,” Kuros said. “This explains why Paul Kujawski does exactly what the Speaker tells him to do.”

Kujawski’s campaign finance report reveals he has leased a Ford vehicle at a cost of nearly $400 per month, and spent over $4,000 on gasoline from his campaign account. Based on average gas prices and miles per gallon, he is claiming to have driven over 34,000 miles… in 8 months. He also has over $2,200 in payments to Arbella insurance, presumably for insurance on the “campaign vehicle.” On a similar note, he has spent nearly $1,500 at a florist over the past 8 months, and last year spent over $700 on newspaper subscriptions.

In addition, Kujawski accepted contributions from at least 10 lobbyists. $400 was donated by lobbyist Roger D. Donahue, despite the $200 per person contribution limit for registered lobbyists. Kujawski has previously been cited several times by the MA Office of Campaign & Political Finance for campaign finance violations.

“The bottom line is: Rep. Kujawski has grown out of touch with the people of this district,” Kuros concluded. “It’s similar to the Cadillac that Governor Patrick leased on our dime. It shows a disregard for the campaign finance laws, and more notably, it shows a disregard for people trying to make ends meet. It has to stop.”