City Funding for 2026 Atlantic Sun Basketball Tournament
March 25, 2025
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster's Best, Supporting Rocio Castellanos and Cedric White for City Council 2026 | LCCC PAC, A Bi-Partisan Coalition of Municipal, County, Latino Appointed and Elected Leaders PAC | $29,512 | - | Mar 2026 |
| Lancaster's Best, Supporting Rocio Castellanos and Cedric White for City Council 2026 | LCCC PAC, A Bi-Partisan Coalition of Municipal, County, Latino Appointed and Elected Leaders PAC | $10,031 | - | Apr 2026 |
| Lancaster's Best, Supporting Rocio Castellanos and Cedric White for City Council 2026 | LCCC PAC, A Bi-Partisan Coalition of Municipal, County, Latino Appointed and Elected Leaders PAC | $7,558 | - | May 2026 |
| Christi White for City Council 2022 | Christi White | $5,916 | Administrator | Jun 2023 |
| Bob White | WHITE ROBERT W. | $5,000 | RETIRED | Mar 2025 |
| Bob White | WHITE ROBERT W. | $5,000 | RETIRED | Mar 2025 |
| Bryon White | Bill Gallagher | $3,220 | Artist | May 2025 |
| Marci Marie White | WHITE MARCI | $3,000 | CARDIAC SONOGRAPHER | May 2026 |
| Dane White for Escondido Mayor 2022 | Kyle Suryan | $1,750 | Managing Partner | Dec 2021 |
| Dane White for Escondido Mayor 2022 | Amy Zak | $1,750 | None | Dec 2021 |
| Dane White for Escondido Mayor 2022 | Breanna Suryan | $1,750 | None | Dec 2021 |
| Dane White for Escondido Mayor 2022 | Tina Inscoe for City Council 2022 | $1,750 | - | Dec 2021 |
| Dane White for Escondido Mayor 2022 | Eric White | $1,750 | Traveling Nurse | Sep 2021 |
| Dane White for Escondido Mayor 2022 | Kimberly Zak | $1,750 | None | Dec 2021 |
| Dane White for Escondido Mayor 2022 | David Zak | $1,750 | Partner | Dec 2021 |
| Dane White for Escondido Mayor 2022 | Mike Morasco for City Council | $1,750 | - | Aug 2021 |
| Dane White for Escondido Mayor 2022 | Elisabeth White | $1,750 | Homemaker | Sep 2021 |
| Dane White for Escondido Mayor 2022 | Peter Zak | $1,750 | Managing Partner | Dec 2021 |
| Cherie White | CHERIE WHITE | $1,500 | ENGINEERING<br>SERV COORD | Jan 2026 |
| Building a Better Antioch - Sandra G. White for City Council District 4 2022 | Phillip Lubina | $1,200 | Pharmacist | Oct 2022 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
This ordinance authorizes the transfer of $100,000 in taxpayer funds from the City's general contingency budget to support a specific athletic event in 2026.
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Atlantic Sun Conference
They are the recipient of the $100,000 city contribution for the 2026 tournament.
Office of Sports & Entertainment
They are tasked with the oversight and management of the appropriated funds.
City Taxpayers
Their general fund contingency budget is reduced by $100,000 to provide this contribution.
Last recorded activity March 25, 2025.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The City Council approved an appropriation of $100,000 from the General Fund Operating Special Council Contingency.
- The funds are designated for the 'Atlantic Sun - Basketball Championships Activity - Event Contribution Acct'.
- The contribution is intended to support the 2026 Atlantic Sun Conference basketball tournament.
- The Office of Sports & Entertainment is assigned oversight responsibility for the funds.
- The ordinance includes a provision for the carryover of funds into the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
- The ordinance includes a 'reverter' provision, allowing for the return of funds if not used as specified.
- The ordinance passed the City Council with a unanimous 17-0 vote on March 25, 2025.
- A public hearing was held on March 11, 2025, pursuant to Chapter 166, F.S. and C.R. 3.601.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the $100,000 coming from?
What happens if the money isn't spent on the tournament?
Who is managing these funds?
Why It Matters
This ordinance authorizes the transfer of $100,000 in taxpayer funds from the City's general contingency budget to support a specific athletic event in 2026.
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Discoveries
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Proactive Oversight Requirement
The ordinance explicitly mandates oversight by the Office of Sports & Entertainment, suggesting a formalization of the city's process for event contributions.
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Sources
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