Lawmakers pay up after being dubbed deadbeat donors

Saturday, June 28, 1997 | 11:59 a.m.

Assemblymen David Goldwater, Dario Herrera and John Lee, all D-Las Vegas, have completed their obligation to the Boys and Girls Club of Western Nevada, which sponsored the game.

Lee used leftover campaign contributions, while many of those who played received commitments from special interest groups to make good on the donation.

Those who participated in the game but still haven't contributed include Assembly Floor Leader Richard Perkins, D-Henderson. Others are Assemblymen Mark Manendo, Morse Arberry and Wendell Williams, all D-Las Vegas, and Assemblyman Jack Close, R-Las Vegas.

A few players complained privately that Goldwater, captain of the Democrat team, never explained that they were supposed to pay.

Assemblyman Tom Collins, D-North Las Vegas, another who hasn't paid, said Goldwater agreed to take care of the cost for other players, but officials from the charity say that hasn't happened.

"Maybe after they get out of the session, they will have time to follow up their commitments," said Boys and Girls Club spokeswoman Kathy Blankenship.

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