Flock license plate reader firm donates to local politicians
The gist
Atlanta-based Flock Safety has given about $485,000 in campaign money to state and local candidates and causes.
The donations come as its license plate cameras spread amid surveillance concerns.
How it unfolded
- 2021Flock made its first contribution of $1,000 to the Cicero Voters Alliance (The Larry Dominick Team), per Illinois State Board of Elections records.
- 2022Flock gave another $1,000 to Cicero Town President Larry Dominick's political committee.
- 2024Flock gave $2,000 to Dominick's committee.
Key terms
- Illinois State Board of Elections
- Independent agency of the U.S. state of Illinois that oversees elections, run by a bipartisan board appointed by the governor.
- political committee
- A U.S. tax-exempt organization that pools campaign contributions and donates them to campaigns for or against candidates, ballot measures, or legislation.
Source: Wikipedia