Public reports show that despite spending the lowest sum, first-term Lethbridge councillor, Mark Campbell, came out on the top in the polls.
Documents show Campbell spent roughly $3,000 on his campaign, among the lowest of those elected.
Despite the low number, Campbell received about 9,500 votes, the highest of any city council candidate in Lethbridge.
Another first-year councillor, Belinda Crowson, spent the second most, at about $8,500.
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Blaine Hyggen was the third-highest spender at just under $7,000. That amount came entirely from donations above $100.
Jeff Carlson brought in the least of those elected at just over $1,200.
Jeffery Coffman and Joseph Mauro were self-funded.
The top spender was Ryan Parker, who’s been on council since 1998.
Parker spent a total of $9,800, most of which came from contributions of more than $100.
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Of all the candidates who didn’t get elected, Zachary Gibb spent the most on his campaign — almost $6,500.
He finished 19th out of the 29 candidates for councillor.
Of the three mayoral candidates, Mayor Chris Spearman had the most contributions, at just under $5,500.
Martin Heavy Head’s total was $400, while Robert Janzen was self-funded.
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