Robert Jacob set Sebastopol campaign spending record

<p>Vice Mayor Robert Jacob raised and spent a record amount of money in winning his seat on the Sebastopol City Council in November, the costliest campaign in city history.</p><p>Jacob, founder and chief executive officer of the nonprofit Peace In Medicine marijuana dispensary, raised $35,075 and spent $34,559, according to final campaign statements that were turned in Jan. 31.</p><p>John Eder, who also was elected, was second to Jacob in campaign spending, raising $10,640 and spending $12,191.</p><p>Incumbent Councilwoman Kathleen Shaffer, who was not re-elected, raised and spent $11,149.</p><p>Candidate Kathy Austin raised $5,820 and spent $5,000. Candidate Colleen Fernald stated she would receive and spend less than $1,000.</p><p>Sustainable Sebastopol, which supported Shaffer and Austin, raised $3,686 and spent $3,553.</p><p>Responsible Citizens for Sebastopol, which supported Measure Y, the half-cent sales tax, raised and spent $1,550.</p>