OH-01: Steve Chabot's campaign treasurer didn't know he was treasurer

[RandySF]

It came as news to James Schwartz Sr. that he was U.S. Rep. Steve Chabot's campaign treasurer.

Schwartz Sr., a jeweler in Bridgetown, released a statement Monday saying he's never been treasurer of Chabot's campaign.

This despite the Federal Election Commission listing him as treasurer since 2011.

"I am not, nor have I ever been, the treasurer of the Steve Chabot for Congress campaign," Schwartz Sr. said in the statement. "I have never served the campaign in any official capacity."

Chabot's campaign finances have come under scrutiny after Chabot's campaign attorney last week announced money had been misappropriated and that the Republican congressman from Westwood was the victim of a "financial crime."

The investigation into the missing money is believed to focus on Schwartz Sr.'s son, Jamie Schwartz. Jamie Schwartz is Chabot's longtime advisor and campaign manager.

Jamie Schwartz has not been able to be reached for comment.

Located at his jewelry shop, his father told The Enquirer last week he has no idea why he was listed as treasurer and declined further comment.



https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2019/09/09/steve-chabots-campaign-treasurer-didnt-know-he-treasurer/2267364001/

[ok_cpu]

1. In Ohio, like probably many states,

the Treasurer signs a Designation of Treasurer form that is also signed by the candidate. Sounds like someone may have falsified at least one of the signatures.

[magicarpet]

2. Oh just borrowed his name to give things the air of legitimacy and legality.

Now that they smeared it,... would he like his name back ?