On January 20, 2010, the Minnesota Court of Appeals held oral argument in the case titled "Paul Barry, et al. v. St. Anthony School District."  The Petitioners are represented by Erick Kaardal.  The Petitioners' claim is that the St. Anthony School District violated Minnesota's Campaign Finance Laws by spending approximately $60,000 on a referendum campaign and not file a campaign finance disclsoure report.

Attorney Erick Kaardal commented, "We appreciate the appellate judges taking time to consider our legal claims.  What is good for the goose is good for the gander.  When citizens spend their money to promote or defeat ballot questions, they have to file campaign finance disclosure reports.  When a school district spend taxpayer funds to promote ballot questions, the school district should have to file a campaign finance report, too.  In fact, it is more important because the school district is spending taxpayer funds.  We look forward to the Court's decision."

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