Radke Still The Top Fundraiser In Martinez Council Race

The race for two seats on the Martinez City Council continues, as five candidates, including one incumbent, seek election next week.

Dylan Radke continues to lead the pack of city council candidates when it comes to raising money, according to the latest campaign filing statements. Radke has so far raised a total of $28,084, and spent $22,902. His donors include

• Jean O’Neil, retired: $3,000
• Operating Engineers Local 3: $1,000
• Radke’s law firm Gordon, Watrous: $1,000
• Chad Conkle, Sales, Saba: $750
• Civic Property Group, WC: $500
• Meadow Creek Group, Concord: $500
• Turnbaugh Group: $250

Annamarie Farias is not far behind Radke, having raised a total of $22,247. She has spent $13,742 so far. Her donors include:

• Frederick Parker, Retiree: $1,000
• Martinez Mayor Robert Schroder: $1,000
• Penn Keller: $1,000
• Downtown property owner Earl Dunnivan: $1,000
• 88/12, Garaventa Family Partnership: $1,000
• Mt. Diablo Paper Stock, Concord: $1,000 (shares the same address as 88/12)
• Jerry Charles, retired: $950
• International Association of Firefighters Local #1230 PAC: $500
• Metropolitan Van and Storage, Benicia: $500
• Civic Property Group, Walnut Creek: $500
• Meadow Creek Group, LLC, Concord: $500
• Foxwood Community, LLC, Pleasant Hill: $500
• Republic Services, Inc., Arizona: $500

Incumbent Mark Ross has received a total of $6,885 in contributions, and spent $3,328. His donors include:

• Jordon Family Trust: $500
• Gordon Keller Law Firm: $500
• Attorney Scott Gordon: $500
• Developer Southport Land and Commercial: $200
• Attorney Colin Coffey, Hercules: $100

Arsenio Escudero has raised a total of $665, and spent $552. He shows no donors for this period.  

Candidate Mike Alford did not file campaign finance statements. He has declared that he will not raise or spend more than $1,000 during the election.