In District 5 City Council Race, Archibong and Rinker Lead in Campaign Contributions

• Natalyn Archibong (Incumbent)
• Christian Enterkin
• Jon Jones (Has dropped out)
• John Michalik
• Matt Rinker

Jones recently bowed out of the race but there is a debate at 6:45 p.m. Oct. 24 at Israel Missionary Baptist Church, 2071 Hosea L. Williams Dr. with the remaining candidates.

Archibong, an attorney has raised the most in campaign contributions, thus far, with more than $52,315 in funds, based on the latest candidate filing reports. Real estate professional Matt Rinker and businesswoman Christian Enterkin also have sizable funds with $30,041 and $14,757, respectively.

Here are the latest numbers based on the most recent filings, through the Sept. 30 period:

ARCHIBONG:
Cash contributions in reporting period: $20,105
Largest contribution(s) in reporting period: Kasim Reed For Mayor and Columbia Residential LLC, $2,500 each
Total Contributions Year-to-date: $52,315.88

ENTERKIN:
Cash contributions in reporting period: $13,242
Largest contribution(s) in reporting period: Carol Hojeij and Wassim Hojeij, $2,500 and $2,400, respectively
Total Contributions Year-to-date: $14,757.00

MICHALIK:
Cash contributions in reporting period: $0
Largest contribution in reporting period: $0
Total Contributions Year-to-date: $0

JONES:
Cash contributions in reporting period: $0
Largest contribution in reporting period: $0
Total Contributions Year-to-date: $0

RINKER:
Cash and in-kind contributions in reporting period: $$9,148.23
Largest contribution(s) in reporting period: Melissa Rinker, Roger Rinker, Judith Rinker, $1,000 each.
Total Contributions Year-to-date: $30,041.41