Providence Mayor Buddy Cianci's 1999 Campaign Expenses by Category

Category

Expenditure

Percent

Restaurants

$3,351.55

3

Contributions to Political Candidates

1,501.10

1

Charitable Contributions

905.00

1

Food and Beverages

7,411.92

6

Phone

3,267.39

3

Gifts and Flowers

1,949.35

2

Office Supplies/Equipment

661.25

1

Unitemized Expenses (credit cards/petty cash)

21,188.62

18

Office Rent

1,800.00

2

Receptions

599.84

0

Postage

1,920.65

2

Travel

6,400.00

6

Campaign Consultant 

450.18

 0

Computer Services

1,200.00

 1

Staff

10,187.72

 9

Cleaning Services

220.00

 0

Storage

825.00

 1

Car

3,094.69

 3

Professional Services

1,450.00 

1

Music

330.00

 0

Taxes

16,968.48

 15

Fundraisers

24,741.65

 21

Club Dues

317.00

 0

Photos

900.35

 1

Returned Campaign Contributions

1,130.00

 1

Marinara Sauce

600.48

 0

Newspaper Subscription

221.00

 0

Other

1,900.00

 2

 

 

 

Total

$115,493.22

100

Source: Rhode Island Board of Elections Campaign Finance Reports, 1999