District 20: Flushing, Queensboro Hill, Mitchell Gardens, Kissena Park, Harding Heights,
Auburndale, and part of Whitestone
With Expected Public Matching Funds, Democrat S.J. Jung Leads in Fundraising in 20th District Primary Race
S.J. Jung, Democratic candidate for the 20th City Council District finished the current financial filing period outpacing all opponents in the race. Jung concluded the fundraising period with a total of $131,540 raised and $92,203 cash on hand. Having met the threshold for qualifying for matching funds, it is anticipated that Jung will receive the maximum matching grant of $107,333 from the Campaign Finance Board. When combined with funds already raised, this will place Jung at a total of $238,823, ahead of every other candidate in the Democratic primary.
Jung is participating in New York City’s public campaign financing system, which gives extra financial support to candidates who agree to limit the influence of big-money contributors in their campaigns. Although the Campaign Finance Board has not yet begun disbursing matching funds, Jung’s campaign filings show that he has met all requirements and raised sufficient funds from individual donors to receive the maximum matching grant of $107,333, which, when combined with funds already raised, means that he has adequate funds to reach the campaign spending limit. Jung’s campaign funds are fueled by small donations, with fully two thirds of his donors giving contributions of $100 or less.
“I appreciate the financial contributions from my supporters, especially in these tough economic times. I’m excited by the enthusiastic reaction from community members, who are responding to my campaign because they are looking for a leader who has the skills and experience they need on the City Council,” Jung explained. “In every neighborhood and at every door people are asking why we still don’t have a plan for smart growth in our neighborhoods. They’re frustrated by congestion and overcrowding; worried about their schools; very concerned about the economy and wondering when City government is going to start getting to work. With 20 years of experience as a business owner and Executive Director of a nonprofit, I have the real world experience that we need on the Council.”
S.J. Jung has served as the executive director of a nonprofit group and a successful small businessman, working to improve the quality of life for families in the 20th City Council District for over two decades. With more leadership experience than any other candidate in the race and a proven track record of helping families, Jung is running for City Council to ensure that our community’s future growth puts the needs of middle and working families first.
The following are the financial filing numbers as of the July 15th financial filing deadline according to the Campaign Finance Board (CFB):
*Yen Chou and Constantine Kavadas will not receive public matching funds, since both candidates opted out of the New York City’s public campaign financing system.
With Expected Public Matching Funds, Democrat S.J. Jung Leads in Fundraising in 20th District Primary Race
S.J. Jung, Democratic candidate for the 20th City Council District finished the current financial filing period outpacing all opponents in the race. Jung concluded the fundraising period with a total of $131,540 raised and $92,203 cash on hand. Having met the threshold for qualifying for matching funds, it is anticipated that Jung will receive the maximum matching grant of $107,333 from the Campaign Finance Board. When combined with funds already raised, this will place Jung at a total of $238,823, ahead of every other candidate in the Democratic primary.
