3rd District Cash Flash

In the race to represent the 3rd district ​— ​encompassing Isla Vista, the Gaviota Coast, and Santa Ynez Valley ​— ​candidate Bruce Porter reported $30,466 cash on hand as of 6/30 compared to Joan Hartmann’s $6,508. In the first half of 2016, Porter spent $259,571 whereas Hartmann spent $281,830. A political committee for Porter ​— ​Keep Santa Barbara County Working ​— ​sponsored by oil companies raised $60,000, of which half remains.