Cooper’s money from out of area

Regarding the Thursday letter, “Sinclair’s money is from builders”:

The writer either does not know how to read Public Disclosure Commission reports or he is intentionally trying to mislead voters. Either way, the numbers cited were dead wrong. Here are the facts:

As of Oct. 29, Renee Radcliff Sinclair raised $92,357.35 and Mike Cooper raised $97,062.90.

And 78.88 percent ($72,847.35 / $92,357.35) of Renee’s contributions have been raised right here in Snohomish County while only 37.96 percent ($36,847.24 / $97,062.90) of Mr. Cooper’s have been raised in Snohomish County. To accuse Renee of being bought by outside influences is a little absurd when you actually look at the numbers.

Renee served our area honorably in the state Legislature and she will make an outstanding county councilwoman. Renee is an independent thinker and she’ll represent our district well.

Kaare Ness

Edmonds