Elections commission postpones hearing on Dann campaign finances

The Ohio Elections Commission is postponing its Thursday hearing into “serious allegations” of campaign finance law violations filed against ex-Attorney General Marc Dann, members of his campaign committee and others, said Philip C. Richter, its executive director.

“These cases are complex and involve an array of parties, facts and circumstances,” Richter said. “I anticipate that the commission’s review will proceed in a timely, efficient and effective manner.”

The seven-member commission was to hold a preliminary review of allegations of campaign finance law violations Thursday. Richter said he anticipates the commission will discuss the accusations at its March 5 meeting.

“The issues presented to the commission in these complaints deserve a full and complete review by the seven members of the commission,” he said. “These are serious allegations. I expect a lengthy and detailed presentation of evidence by the parties. It will take time for the commission to properly review the complaints and any other evidence obtained by the commission. I am also confident that the commission will want to deliberate appropriately on these issues.”

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