Political advertisement paid for and approved by…?
Bradenton Beach City Commission candidate Tjet Martin recently mailed a campaign letter to 246 absentee voters, but the letter failed to include a political disclaimer required by Florida statute 106.143, which requires the ad to state who paid for it.
Violation of the statute could result in civil penalties.
When made aware of the mistake Oct. 5, Martin emailed Manatee County Supervisor of Election Mike Bennett, as well as Florida Division of Elections director Maria Matthews in Tallahassee.
In her email, Martin wrote that she was advised the letter did not include “paid political advertisement paid by” and she asked for Bennett’s and Matthews’ assistance in rectifying the matter.
Martin said as of Oct. 10 she had not received a response from either individual, but said Matthews’ lack of response might be attributed to Hurricane Michael, which crossed over Tallahassee that day.