Krekorian says he has raised $95 k

Even though no official reports are online at the city Ethics Commission, Assemblyman Paul Krekorian, D-Burbank, said on Thursday his campaign for City Council has raised $95,091, to make him competitive with business executive Christine Essel.
Krekorian said more than half his donations wehre in amounts of $250 or less _ which help him with applying for matching funds _ and 72 percent of the money came from the San Fernando Valley. There are 10 candidates in the field, competing in the Sept. 22 election to fill out the term of Wendy Greuel, who was elected City Controller.
"I am proud that in just a short amount of time, those in the San Fernando Valley realize that our neighborhoods need a leader who will not rush to give special treatment to insiders," Krekorian said.
Essel lead all candidates with the first reports, showing more than $118,000.