In the race for a seat on the Orange County Board of Supervisors, which will conclude in a District 2 special election Tuesday, campaign disclosure documents show Democratic candidate Katrina Foley’s fundraising efforts have far outpaced her Republican counterparts.
As of the most recent filing period, which reflected campaign contributions through Feb. 20, the Costa Mesa mayor had raised $597,405.
For the record:
2:15 PM, Mar. 06, 2021Campaign contribution totals for three of the candidates were incorrectly reported in an earlier version of this story and have been updated.
The next biggest fundraiser was former state Sen. John Moorlach, who had secured $319,212 in contributions, followed by Newport Beach Mayor Pro Tem Kevin Muldoon, who, as of the end of the filing period, had raised $289,161 in a campaign he began in 2019.
The Orange County chapter of the League of Conservation Voters announced their endorsement of Costa Mesa Mayor Katrina Foley in her campaign for Supervisor. Mayor Foley is running to represent the 2nd District on the Board of Supervisors in a special election that has not yet been scheduled.
Orange County League of Conservation Voters President Denise Erkeneff released the following statement announcing the endorsement:
“Mayor Katrina Foley has a proven track record of standing up for the health of our environment and our families. As a City Councilmember and Mayor, Katrina has fought to protect open space, reduce pollution, and improve the quality of life in our communities. As Supervisor, Katrina will work to move Orange County forward in the urgent fight against climate change. She has earned our endorsement and our support.”