Jun 23, 2009 3:40 pm US/Eastern
Dissident Dem Espada Files Overdue Campaign Report
Bronx Senator Tells State Board Of Elections Check Is In The Mail
Senate Returning For Special Session Ordered By Gov. Paterson To End 2-Week Stalemate
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Bronx Sen. Pedro Espada (file)
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The Democrat who made a coup possible in New York's Senate has filed his overdue campaign finance report for 2008.
Bronx Sen. Pedro Espada and his campaign committees owe the state Board of Elections roughly $13,500 for filing late. Espada owes about $3,200 of that and told the board the check was in the mail.
The treasurers of his campaign committees are responsible for the rest of the fines and reports, which still haven't been filed.
In his personal filing, Espada says there were no reportable contributions or expenses.
Espada joined Senate Republicans two weeks ago in a bid to seize control of the Senate. Another Democrat in the insurgent group subsequently returned to the Democratic fold, splitting the chamber 31-31 and leaving control in dispute.
Meanwhile, the Senate is returning for a special session ordered by Gov. David Paterson to end the two-week legislative stalemate in the chamber.
But who will be in charge remains in doubt.
Paterson's agenda calls for action on continuing issues like bonding, municipal taxes and mayoral control of New York City schools.
"The people's business has been delayed long enough. We have to get back to completing this session's agenda and it is important for us to continue and finish that job," Paterson said on Monday.
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