Tennesseans for Common Sense In Government
Registered Aug 2025 · Treasurer: Maura Vespie · Oak Ridge, TN
Raised
$15,600
Total Spent
$5,021
Operating & other
$5,021
100% of spending
Where the Money Goes
Of the $5,021 this committee reported spending, the largest share — $5,021 (100%) — went to operating costs and overhead. Operating costs consumed 100% of everything it spent; none of it reached Tennessee candidates as direct contributions.
- Operating & other $5,021 100%
Contributions to Candidates
No contributions to tracked candidates on record.
Tennessee caps what a PAC may give one candidate per election — $15,400 for statewide and House races, $30,800 for Senate races (2025–26 limits; a primary and a general count as separate elections). Registry of Election Finance limits.
Operating & Other Spending
| Purpose | Total |
|---|---|
| Donations | $5,000.00 |
| Bank Fees | $20.50 |
Dates
| Payee | Purpose | Date | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knox Liberty Organization | Donations | 09/10/2025 | $5,000.00 |
| Pinnacle Bank | Bank Fees | 08/19/2025 | $20.50 |
Who Funds It
| Donor | Location | Employer | Total Given |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melanie Haines | Thousand Oaks, CA | Retired | $10,000.00 |
| Hatcher Hill Properties | Knoxvile, TN | — | $5,000.00 |
| Edward Beauchamp | Oak Ridge, TN | Tetra Tech | $600.00 |
Filing History
Totals as filed with the Tennessee Registry of Election Finance; see About for how this data is processed.
| Filing | Cash Beginning | Cash Ending | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year-End 2025 | $0.00 | $10,579.50 | Source: Year-End 2025 filing Report 123869 |