POLL: Nye Is The Top Money-Raiser Among University Place City Council Hopefuls

has raised more money than any candidate for University Place City Council this year , according to the latest reports from the Public Disclosure Commission.

Nye, who is competing against for Position 6, has almost doubled the amount raised by his challenger, generating $7,784, of which $5,934 has come from cash contributions. Campbell has raised $3,981, of which $3,440 has come in the form of cash.

In what many are viewing as University Place’s closest race, challenger is out-raising City Council appointee for Position 7.

In the race for Position 2, is generating about twice the money of opponent .

According to an analysis by The News Tribune’s Christian Hill, nearly a third of the cash raised in the City Council races comes from five donors.

Here’s the head-to-head comparison of the candidates, according to the PDC. Click on the media gallery to view the complete list of donors for each candidate.

Position 2

Kent Keel

Money raised: $4,407.85

Cash contributions: $3, 545

Steve Smith

Money raised: $2,490

Cash contributions: $1,265

Position 6

Chris Nye

Money raised: $7,784

Cash contributions: $5,934

Ken Campbell

Money raised: $3,981.14

Cash contributions: $3,440

Position 7

Howard Lee

Money raised: $5,000

Cash contributions: $4,425

Caroline Belleci

Money raised: $4,050.07

Cash contributions: $3,446.41