Slow night, going back over old CA electoral college digs

Found something interesting

Francine Busby, elector for District 49, nominated by Doug Applegate

From 1974–1981, Busby was a travel manager and marketer for the Walt Disney Travel Company.

She won $15K and cash and prizes over three days on $ale of the Century between December 24th, 28th, and 29th, 1987

An incident at a Busby fundraiser in June 2009 created a furor. During a political fundraiser at a home in Cardiff, a neighbor called the San Diego County sheriff's office to complain about noise. Deputy Marshall Abbott responded and entered the home; he wound up handcuffing and arresting the home's owner and another woman after the hostess refused to give the deputy her date of birth.

Deputy Marshall Abbott used pepper spray on some of the guests and called for backup, which eventually included six police cars, a police dog, and a helicopter. No charges were filed against the women or the deputy. The two women and six other people filed a federal suit against the County of San Diego claiming that their civil rights had been violated. Without admitting any wrongdoing, the county agreed to pay $1.2 million in an out of court settlement.