Campaign Finance Office Finds Picnic Donations Did Not Benefit Dykema Campaign

The Massachusetts Office of Campaign & Political Finance
(OCPF) has issued its finding in response to a complaint filed this
summer by the Massachusetts Republican Party against Rep. Carolyn
Dykema. OCPF issued its official finding in a letter dated Nov. 20,
2012. In its letter, OCPF announced it has concluded its review
and found that Dykema did not inappropriately benefit from door prizes
contributed by local businesses in support of a senior citizen picnic,
as alleged.

"I'm glad this issue has been resolved," said Dykema. "In its finding,
OCPF has confirmed what residents of this district have always known:
the senior picnic is about our community and our seniors and not
about campaign politics. I'm pleased that next year's picnic can go on
as planned and I'm looking forward to continuing to recognize our
seniors for all they contribute to our towns."

A copy of the letter is attached below.