It's kind of like a horserace mixed with a shark tank...
We're getting close to the wire - or feeding time, depending on which metaphor you prefer, I guess. Anyway, it's mid-October, and things are getting really interesting in Districts 1,3 and 5 in the Oakland City Council race. Money is flowing, messages are flying, and we, the citizens, watch and wait for our moment...
Which political race metaphor would you rather be involved in?
Image sources: Flickr - Skitequeen & 126Club
These three district races feature numerous candidates for the open seats because the incumbents are retiring or seeking other office. It's interesting to note how each of these hopefuls has poured their own money into their campaigns or managed to appeal to traditional bases of support and identify their own new support. All data comes from the Form 460 filed by each city council candidate's committee to the City of Oakland's campaign finance office.
Council District 1
(incumbent Jane Brunner is stepping down to run for City Attorney)Amy Lemley has raised $70,607, with no loans. She has cash on hand of $45,000. She's received contributions from:
- Lily Hu (Lobbyist)
- environmental & conservation interests
- greenbelt
- Firefighers
- OakPAC / Chamber of Commerce
- Oakland Police Officers Association
Richard Raya has raised $35,000, borrowed $10,000, and has cash on hand of $29,000. He's received contributions from:
- Firefighters
- Oakland Chamber of Commerce
- Urban Housing
- political consultants Robert Apodaca and Brian Robinson
Dan Kalb has raised $54,514, borrowed $9,000, and has cash on hand of $31,300. He's recieved contributions from:
- Union of Concerned Scientists
- environmental and energy consultants
- Professional & Technical Engineers
- Service Employee Union
Four other candidates - Donald MacLeay, Len Raphael, Don Link and Craig Brandt - have raised under $3,000.
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