In short period of time Singh-Allen narrows Ly's campaign finance advantage in Elk Grove mayoral race

Even with a late entry into the 2020 Elk Grove mayoral race, Bobbie Singh-Allen has raised enough campaign contributions to narrow Mayor Steve Ly's previous financial advantage.

According to financial disclosures filed with the Elk Grove City Clerk's office on September 19, Singh-Allen, who is a Trustee with the Elk Grove Unified School District, received cash contributions of $124,716 since entering the race in late July. Along with a $50,000 personal loan and $4,434 in non-monetary contributions, Singh-Allen has funds totaling $179,150.

Singh-Allen's largest business contributions include the following:

• Allen Construction Expeditors, Oakland - $5,000
• Katherine Bardis Miry, Reynon and Bardis - $5,000
• California Real Estate Political Action Committee - $5,000
• Stonelake Wine and Spirits - $2,500
• California Lodging Industry Association - $1,800
• ReFuel, Elk Grove - $2,150

Singh-Allen also received several donations classified as from individuals ranging from $100 to $5,000. Aside from Reynon and Bardis, she did not receive donations from any of the other real estate developers or construction trade unions who regularly contribute to candidates, especially incumbents. 

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Singh-Allen also received several donations classified as from individuals ranging from $100 to $5,000. Aside from Reynon and Bardis, she did not receive donations from any of the other real estate developers or construction trade unions who regularly contribute to candidates, especially incumbents. 

Among notable supporters who contributed to the Singh-Allen campaign are Congressmember Dr. Ami Bera and his wife Janine who contributed each contributed $2,500; Assemblymember Jim Cooper, $2,500; and $500 from California State Controller Betty Yee. 

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