Andre Vasquez Jr.'s campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes
Alderperson, 40th Ward (profile). Campaign committees: Neighbors for Andre.
- Cash on hand: $187,217 (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: $412,231; since 2019: $1,028,321 (1,924 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 73% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: $61,857 in 131 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 13 votes: $11,350 (below)
Top donors
| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEIU Healthcare IL IN PAC | $34,250 | 9 | Chicago, IL | |
| AFSCME Illinois Council No 31 PAC | $27,300 | 9 | Springfield, IL | |
| SEIU Illinois Council PAC Fund | $22,000 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | $19,000 | 7 | Countryside, IL | |
| Friends of Ram | $17,000 | 7 | Chicago, IL | |
| Citizens for Gregory Harris | $16,750 | 7 | Chicago, IL | |
| Progressive PAC | $15,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| Jack Wuest | $13,500 | 12 | Alternative Schools Network | Chicago, IL |
| Chicago Teachers Union (lobbying client) | $11,000 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| IBEW Illinois | $10,000 | 6 | Washington, DC | |
| Neighbors for Cat Sharp | $10,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| SEIU Local 73 B-PAC | $9,380 | 16 | Chicago, IL | |
| Cook County College Teachers Union-COPE | $8,950 | 6 | Chicago, IL | |
| Roofers & Waterproofers Local 11 | $8,500 | 10 | Oak Brook, IL | |
| Comcast (lobbying client) | $8,250 | 7 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Reclaim Chicago PAC | $7,558 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Heather Steans | $7,500 | 3 | State of Illinois | Chicago, IL |
| CTU PAC Local 1 | $7,500 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council (lobbying client) | $7,500 | 7 | Chicago, IL | |
| Benjamin Abelson | $7,060 | 83 | Whole Foods | Chicago, IL |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council | $7,000 | 4 | Burr Ridge, IL | |
| Fayyaz Gillani | $7,000 | 6 | Dunkin Donuts | Northbrook, IL |
| Cozen O'Connor | $6,750 | 12 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Michael Denigris (lobbyist) | $6,700 | 12 | GPM | Chicago, IL |
| CFL-PAC | $6,500 | 3 | Chicago, IL |
Top donors' employers
| Employer | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Alternative Schools Network | $12,500 | 9 |
| State Of Illinois | $9,000 | 4 |
| Dunkin Donuts | $6,500 | 5 |
| Alfa Chicago | $5,500 | 4 |
| Hayes Properties | $5,350 | 4 |
| Bob Loquercio Auto Group | $5,000 | 2 |
| Guest House Hotel | $5,000 | 5 |
| Reflection Window | $4,500 | 3 |
| Gus Giordano | $4,500 | 4 |
| Cermak Fresh Market | $4,500 | 4 |
| Alvarez & Associates | $4,000 | 3 |
| Astra Health | $3,800 | 7 |
| 2H Cafe | $3,550 | 4 |
| Aden Poultry | $3,500 | 4 |
| Na | $3,000 | 3 |
Lobbyists who gave
| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Carey | $6,250 | 11 |
| John Dunn | $5,750 | 10 |
| Michael Alvarez | $5,000 | 4 |
| Rolando Acosta | $4,000 | 8 |
| Tyler Manic | $3,750 | 8 |
| John Daley | $3,750 | 7 |
| Jennifer Koehler | $3,500 | 4 |
| John Doerrer | $2,750 | 7 |
| Jonathan Buckner | $2,500 | 2 |
| Paul Rosenfeld | $1,750 | 3 |
| Herbert Smith | $1,500 | 1 |
| Gabriela Manzanares Jule | $1,500 | 2 |
| Cara Bader | $1,500 | 1 |
| David Gross | $1,500 | 1 |
| David Ruttenberg | $1,250 | 3 |
Money near votes
Money from the interests tied to a piece of legislation (its lobbying clients, their lobbyists, companies and employees named in it) received in the 365 days before the vote.
| Legislation | Vote date | Their vote | Amount | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Term Rentals Amendment | May 21, 2025 | Y | $3,000 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); Patrick Carey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| Historical landmark designation for Bryn Mawr Avenue District located at 900 through… | Sep 23, 2026 | Y | $1,000 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 3244 - 50 Bryn Mawr LLC) |
| Historical landmark fee waiver for property at 105 W Adams Street/210 S Clark St | Feb 18, 2026 | Y | $1,000 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (35.82) to allow additional package goods… | Jan 21, 2026 | Y | $1,000 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 2616 N Milwaukee(Chicago), LLC) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 14B, 14X and 15 (2026… | Dec 19, 2025 | V | $1,000 | Jonathan Buckner (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| Used Lithium battery prohibitions on resale | Sep 18, 2024 | Y | $1,000 | John Daley (lobbyist for Doordash, Inc.) |
| Lincoln Ave 35-2015 | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $1,000 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 5019 Lincoln LLC) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-022 (35.84) and 4-60-023 (35.84) to allow… | Oct 14, 2026 | Y | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 2616 N Milwaukee(Chicago), LLC) |
| Execution of Affordable Housing Covenant and Lien for 1810 W Jackson Blvd | Oct 16, 2025 | Y | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 1810 W Jackson Investors LLC) |
| Redevelopment agreement with 105 Adams Development LLC to provide tax increment… | Sep 25, 2025 | Y | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, LLC) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code 7-5-0207 regarding Outdoor Patio Dining | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $500 | Chicago Federation Of Labor (company) |
| Call on Chicago City Clerk to provide Illinois Gaming Board with certified copy of… | Feb 18, 2026 | Y | $250 | Pat Doerr (lobbyist for Hospitality Business Association Of Chicago) |
| Support of Class 6(b) tax incentive for property at 1400 W 46th St and redevelopment… | Sep 25, 2025 | Y | $100 | Donna Pugh (lobbyist for Bubbly Dynamics, LLC) |
Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Shares the most donors with
- Daniel La Spata: 72 donors in common (7% overlap)
- Michael D. Rodriguez: 74 donors in common (6% overlap)
- Jeylú B. Gutiérrez: 47 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Desmon C. Yancy: 44 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Samantha Nugent: 56 donors in common (5% overlap)
Legislation they sponsored that was lobbied
- Combined Heat and Power System, Industrial Production, Clean and Affordable Buildings Ordinance: 33 filings (Energy Action Fund, Illinois Environmental Council, Illinois Health And Hospital Association, Illinois Hospital Association)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4 and 6 by modifying various sections and adding new Chapter 6-130…: 9 filings (Equality Illinois, Illinois Restaurant Association, Seiu Local 1, United Airlines)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Title 13 by adding new Chapter 13-150 establishing requirements for…: 6 filings (Illinois Environmental Council, Openlands)
- Designation of May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Chicago.: 3 filings (Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago, Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 5-8 and 6-10 regarding protections of civil rights for individuals with…: 3 filings (Equality Illinois)
- Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for 5338 N Lincoln LLC: 3 filings (5338 N. Lincoln, LLC)
- Chicago Commission on Human Relations directed to establish working group to address issues impacting BIPOC…: 2 filings (Equality Illinois)
- Commemoration of National Hispanic Heritage Month and designation of September 15 through October 15 as…: 2 filings (Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago)
- Department of Family and Support Services and Department of Public Health required to annually collect race…: 2 filings (Chinese American Service League, Inc.)
- SO2024-0008201: 2 filings (Amazon.Com Services LLC, Illinois Environmental Council)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 5-12 regarding security deposits and move-in fees charged to tenants of…: 2 filings (Chicagoland Apartment Association)
- Call on Illinois General Assembly to pass transit management reform and revenue omnibus package: 1 filings (Illinois Environmental Council)
- Call for hearing(s) on proposed rate hikes by Peoples Gas Company: 1 filings (Illinois Environmental Council)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-120-518 establishing reporting and tracking procedures regarding hate…: 1 filings (Equality Illinois)
- Call for City of Chicago to develop Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transition plan in accordance with…: 1 filings (Access Living Of Metropolitan Chicago)
Campaign data from the Illinois State Board of Elections (itemized: $150+). Lobbyist data from the City of Chicago Board of Ethics. Lobbyist and lobbyist-client donor flags are name matches. Street addresses are not published. Links between money and legislation are computed: lobbying filings are matched to legislation by record number, address, the client's name, or similar wording; donors are matched by exact company or employer name. Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote. See also Andre Vasquez Jr.'s connections and money across the Council.
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