BATPAC endorses Meeker, Morrison article

There was an article on March 18th in the Austin Statesmen entitled "BATPAC endorses Meeker, Morrison". The article is about a city council election, and me, not really knowing the candidates, didn't find it too enticing. 28 people commented though. Most of the comments are suggesting that there's some sort of foul play involved. I can't be sure of what's true, but I found one comment particularly amusing stating "Has Meeker already received more than $300.00 from the BATPAC? Fans of open government want to know". Are people mad about $300? That can't really be the case. As if $300 would give an unfare advantage in an election.