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Campaign expenses not as high as reported

The Optimist would like to clarify information contained in the story MLA tops riding in campaign spending from the Aug. 18 edition.

The Optimist would like to clarify information contained in the story MLA tops riding in campaign spending from the Aug. 18 edition.

Following discussion with Delta South MLA Ian Paton's office and Elections BC, Paton's actual campaign expenses are approximately $116,350. The expenditure numbers from Elections BC showed a $77,000 amount that should not have been included in the expenses.