McMillan Frontrunner in City Campaign Cash

The latest campaign disclosures for the city mayor’s race show incumbent Mayor Johnny Piper still leading the pack in fundraising — only he’s not running.

Former House Majority Leader Kim McMillan holds a commanding lead in dollars raised among those who have picked up petitions, reporting $31,308.15 on hand.

That trails incumbent Mayor Johnny Piper’s remaining war chest of $53,744.73, money raised when he was considering running for a third term.

Only three other mayoral candidates — of which there are now 10 — filed campaign disclosures, according to documents provided by the Montgomery County Election Commission. Of them, Keith Fain reported the most cash on hand, $649.18.

Former City Councilman Gabe Segovia raised the most of the three in the period, $793.97, but had only $74.09 on hand at the filing deadline. Michael Flood reported $150 on hand.

Of those running for City Council, Ward 2 Councilwoman Deanna McLaughlin raised the most, reporting $1,728.56 on hand. She spent $1,858.99 during the period.

Councilman Bill Summers reported $1202.58 on hand for his reelection bid in Ward 10. Geno Grubbs, the Ward 7 councilman, reported $692.77.

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