Martin Kidston

(Missoula Current) The Montana Commissioner of Political Practices on Monday determined that a member of the Missoula City Council violated a number of campaign laws in his bid for reelection.

Jennifer Savage in September filed a campaign finance and practices complaint against Ward 3 councilman Daniel Carlino, alleging that he failed to disclose relevant campaign contributions and expenditures, and failed to disclose who “paid for” his campaign text messages.

Commission of Political Practices Chris Gallus determined that Carlino committed at least five violations under state law.

“Having determined that prosecution is justified, this matter will now be referred to the Missoula County Attorney,” Gallus wrote in his decision. “The County Attorney's office is free to condu

See Full Page