Fundraising is well underway for District 14 with seven candidates vying for Angela Hunt’s council seat.
Former assistant city attorney Bobby Abtahi is gaining momentum and ahead of the rest with fundraising, the DMN reported.
Between Jan. 1 to April 1, Abtahi took in $75,830 in contributions from 189 donors, which the DMN says is more than double what attorney Philip Kingston — another strong candidate for the seat — brought in. Kingston raised $36, 526 from 78 donors.
Kevin Curley, raised $25,645 from 46 contributors and spent about $15,000. His campaign has also relied on $28,000 in personal loans.
Jim Rogers has raised $17,290 and spent $8,134. According to the DMN, he noted that he is working the campaign on an entirely volunteer basis.
