Santa Barbara City Council candidates enter their final month of campaigning until November 5th, but fundraising efforts remain intense. Following the financial trail, most roads lead to Michael Jordan, the incumbent candidate in the 2nd District, who has more money in the bank to promote his campaign than any other.
According to campaign finance documents through Sept. 21, Jordan is on the verge of raising $39,500 worth of fuel in 2024, exceeding the more than $73,600 he saved from his last campaign. There is. Notable donations include $2,000 from the Santa Ynez Band of Mission Indians and $1,000 from the California Hotel and Lodging Association.
His opponent, independent consultant Terra Taylor, raised $75 this year.
It is clear that there will be quite a fierce competition for funds in Districts 1 and 3, with Alejandra Gutierrez and Oscar Gutierrez leading, respectively.
In District 1, incumbent Alejandra Gutierrez has raised more than $25,400 this year with support from the Labor Local 220 Political Action Committee and, as of Oct. 1, Democratic Women of Santa Barbara. Ta.
Opponent Wendy Santamaria has raised more than $25,100, received $5,500 from the United Auto Workers PAC, $5,000 from SEIU Local 620, and $3,500 from former Wall Street Journal reporter Eileen White Reed, gaining momentum. riding on. Supervisor Das Williams also donated $250.
District 1 candidate Kurjito Cruz has not reported any new campaign contributions.
Oscar Gutierrez of District 3 reported raising $18,654 this year, and teacher-turned-political opponent Tony Becerra raised $14,748. Becerra continues to receive significant donations from Meridian Group Real Estate Management and the Santa Barbara Rental and Real Estate Association. Incumbent Gutierrez has received contributions from Laura Capps and Das Williams, as well as the Democratic Women of Santa Barbara.
