Coastal zone opponents lead fundraising

Opponents of an initiative that would re-establish a coastal management program in Alaska raised more than 10 times that of supporters during the latest reporting period.

Financial disclosures show “Vote No on 2” raised $718,700 in June and July, with more than $49,000 in in-kind contributions. Much of that came in big checks from mining and resource development groups.

The Alaska Sea Party, the group behind the initiative, raised about $63,600 from April through July 30, including about $3,000 in in-kind contributions.

The start of the time period covered by the reports is different, because the opposition group formed later than the Alaska Sea Party.

Vote No on 2 reported $30,600 on hand, and over $68,600 in debts as of July 30. The Alaska Sea Party had about $2,600 on hand.

—Becky Bohrer, Associated Press