Newark mayoral candidate Polly Sierer says she has no ties to the recently formed political advocacy organization "I Like Polly's Plan!" whose literature was distributed in Newark neighborhoods this weekend.
Sierer said she doesn't know who is behind the group's website or its publications, which were "done without my knowledge, approval or involvement." She wants them to stop.
"I value transparency and have high ethical standards, which makes the actions of whomever is behind this very disappointing to me," Sierer said Saturday.
"If I can send a message to whomever is orchestrating this, it is to stop. Information has been lifted from my campaign materials and is being used out of context, which is disrespectful to me and, more importantly, to the residents of Newark who are trying to educate themselves before they head to the polls Tuesday."
The website and mailers feature photos of a smiling Sierer with former Newark Mayor Vance A. Funk III (Funk has endorsed Sierer). The website offers no details about the political action committee. I Like Polly's Plan has filed no campaign-finance reports with the state, according to the Delaware elections commissioner website.
