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Leah Wainman
Data last updated: F-1 statements filed through Oct 13, 2026 · contributions through Oct 14, 2026 · lobbyist reports through Sep 30, 2026 (read Oct 14, 2026)
City Council Member, City of Bellingham, Position 2
Statements of financial affairs (F-1)
| Period | Filed | What it lists |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-12 – 2025-04-11 Candidate for City Council Member, City of Bellingham | 2025-04-22 | 2 income, 4 accounts, 2 businesses, 1 real estate, 6 creditors |
Findings
None.
Campaign money: City Council Member, 2025
$25,516raised, 96 contributions
$2,615their own money
$30,490spent
$815 / $0outside spending for / against
Individuals $15,580 · Other (incl. small contributions) $2,970 · Their own money $2,615 · Parties $2,150 · Unions $2,000 · PACs $158 · Businesses $43
How it was spent
Management and consulting services$11,459
Other$3,506
Printing literature, fliers, postcards, etc.$2,817
Design/graphic art, etc.$2,746
Postage costs, mail permits, purchase of stamps$2,411
Inkind contribution$2,136
Accounting, legal, regulatory compliance, etc.$1,960
Printing campaign signs$1,337
Utilities, phone, and other overhead costs$750
Filing fees$711
| Top contributors | Type | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Leah A. Wainman (Leah Wainman) Bellingham | Their own money | $2,430 |
| WA State Democrats Seattle | Parties | $1,750 |
| Wainman Teresa Retired · Anacortes | Individuals | $1,200 |
| Wainman Daryl Retired · Anacortes | Individuals | $1,200 |
| Harris Burt Not Employed · Santa Monica | Individuals | $1,200 |
| Fleischman Michael OpenSpace · Sonoma | Individuals | $1,200 |
| Checchi Adam Checchi Capital Advisers LLC · Los Angeles | Individuals | $1,200 |
| Stray Kevin Whatcom Dream · Bellingham | Individuals | $1,000 |
| Guild of PNW Employees Bellingham | Unions | $1,000 |
| Western States Reg Cncl of Carpenters Los Angeles | Unions | $1,000 |
| Baxter Liz North Sound ACH · Bellingham | Individuals | $600 |
| Silverton Laura Not Employed · Seattle | Individuals | $600 |
| McVeety Sam Google · Seattle | Individuals | $600 |
| Hilberman Diana Not Employed · Los Angeles | Individuals | $500 |
| Habib David Not Employed · Kirkland | Individuals | $500 |
Raised and spent are the PDC's totals for this candidacy; the breakdowns are from its itemized contributions and expenditures · the PDC's page