The group that is actively opposing a bid to bring the Olympics to Boston won’t identify its donors.
The group No Boston Olympics is not legally required to make public financial disclosures. Co-chair Chris Dempsey contends to do so would discourage people from donating.
" We have true grassroots support with people all around the state writing us a $25 check, writing us a $100 check," he said.
The pro-Olympic group Boston2024 has made no secret of the fact that it is financially supported by big corporations, but it too is not legally required to make a public accounting. Boston2024 voluntarily disclosed large salaries being paid to staffers and hefty fees to consultants. Former Gov. Deval Parick would be paid $7,500 a day for working on the Olympic bid.
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