A moment ago, I linked to the 12 largest donors of the last 12 years, and yesterday, I noted that Chevron had contributed about $3 million to entities spending  in a municipal race in Richmond, CA.  But it’s worth remembering that these sorts of donors and these sorts of races are likely exceptional.  The Gonzales Inquirer reported yesterday on some municipal races that I suspect are more the the norm.  (Spoiler alert: $51.24 for yard sticks.)