By JIM BUTLER
It’s long-established fact in Louisiana politics – raising funds to oppose an incumbent sheriff is a tough row to hoe.
Chris Cloessner is the latest example.
According to his campaign finance report filed September 12, he has had contributions of $36,000 in his bid to unseat Mark Wood on October 14.
The two engaged in a tit-for-tat race four years ago to succeed retiring William Earl Hilton, with Wood winning the runoff.
Cloessner loaned his current campaign $9,000 and the campaign had spent $4,000 before filing, leaving a balance on hand of $41,000.
Contributors of $2,500 included:
CF Logistics, Cloessner Paving, Christian Van Mol – Glenmora;
Heather Ducote, Hahn Roofing, Li’l Boo’s Country Store – Boyce;
LaMar Inc., Lance Shaw – Elmer;
Daniel Webb, Teresa Webb – Colfax.
