Mary Whitney, Welcome Aboard

We're just pleased as punch to let everyone know former Mayor Mary Whitney, who is running for state representative this fall, finally created a campaign finance account last week.

According to the state Office of Campaign and Political Finance, Whitney set up her account last Friday. No campaign treasurer or chairman are listed.

We had been on Whitney's case for weeks (well, months, really) to take this simple step. We're glad -- and surprised, quite honestly -- to see she did.

Rep candidates don't have to file reports until September. We'll be interested to see where things stand then, but we have the suspicion Whitney will not be at the top of the list.