Cid Galindo today announced that he raised more than $11,000 in the first 30 days of his Austin City Council campaign, saying that his success in bringing together a diverse group of supporters over the holidays underscores how strongly voters want to unite behind a candidate who will move the city beyond the battles of the past to address the challenges of the future.
"We may not have the most money in this race, but our report shows that our campaign will have enough resources to show that we have the best message," Galindo said. "I am grateful for such strong support as we make the case for the kind of positive change that can turn Austin into one of America's greatest cities."
The former City of Austin Planning Commissioner, running for the Place 4 seat being vacated by Betty Dunkerley, filed his campaign finance report for the period ending December 31.
With $7,350 raised from 22 contributions in the period from December 10 through December 31, Galindo's report shows a broad spectrum of Austinites backing his campaign, from advocates for parks, neighborhoods, and the arts to champions of education, high-tech, health care reform, and sustainable development.
Galindo said he has brought in an additional $3,800 in the first two weeks of the new year, for a total of $11,150 as of Sunday.
