That's how much Drake Meyer is spending so far on his campaign leading up to the Oct. 4 Sandy mayor's primary election.
"It's not the amount of money you spend but the integrity you bring," Meyer said Tuesday.
He isn't buying a sign and he isn't taking any contributions.
Meyer clearly is facing an uphill battle in the money game though.
Candidate Gary Forbush has raised $3,200 for the race.
Three-term incumbent Mayor Tom Dolan's, campaign chest dwarfs the others at $67,055.
"Obviously people support me," Dolan said. "They like the job I've been doing."
Those people include businessman Larry H. Miller, Democratic Salt Lake County Councilman Randy Horiuchi, and a smattering of developers, lobbyists, and residents.
Forbush takes issue with the list.
He says the majority of Dolan's money doesn't come from people who live in Sandy.
"It's going to influence things down the road," Forbush said.
Dolan counters that the money is a sign that he has been a good mayor and is a good candidate.
"If someone is a viable candidate, they will get funded," Dolan said.
Forbush's own campaign-contribution report is a little surprising.
Donations came from five people, including the candidate's own pocketbook. But Forbush is seen as a representative of grass-roots residents who often donate in small amounts.
"I don't really want it to be about money," Forbush said.
He says supporters have vowed more financial help if he makes it out of the primary.
Meyer, meanwhile, doesn't plan to ask for any help. But if he gets out of the primary, he says, he might put up some signs.
jsantini@sltrib.com


