# Andre Vasquez Jr.'s campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes

Alderperson, 40th Ward ([profile](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/40)). Campaign committees: [Neighbors for Andre](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=34524).

- Cash on hand: **[$187,217](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=34524)** (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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/andre-vasquez-jr#money-near-votes))

**Chart:** [Top donors to Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/andre-vasquez-jr/chart.svg) · download the [data (CSV)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/andre-vasquez-jr/data.csv) · [embed](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/andre-vasquez-jr/embed)

> Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.

## 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/14921-patrick-carey) | $6,250 | 11 |
| [John Dunn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4193-john-dunn) | $5,750 | 10 |
| [Michael Alvarez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4126-michael-alvarez) | $5,000 | 4 |
| [Rolando Acosta](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3845-rolando-acosta) | $4,000 | 8 |
| [Tyler Manic](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/13202-tyler-manic) | $3,750 | 8 |
| [John Daley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/18181-john-daley) | $3,750 | 7 |
| Jennifer Koehler | $3,500 | 4 |
| [John Doerrer](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3836-john-doerrer) | $2,750 | 7 |
| [Jonathan Buckner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/22261-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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0013637-title-4-vacation-rental-data-reporting) | 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0027059-historical-landmark-bryn-mawr-avenue-district) | 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/Or2025-0021609-historical-landmark-fee-waiver-property-105) | 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0021699-allow-additional-package-goods-licenses-portion) | 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0021719-titles-1-3-4-7-8) | Dec 19, 2025 | V | $1,000 | Jonathan Buckner (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| [Used Lithium battery prohibitions on resale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0007754-titles-2-4-adding-new-new) | Sep 18, 2024 | Y | $1,000 | John Daley (lobbyist for Doordash, Inc.) |
| [Lincoln Ave 35-2015](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0006007-no-1-lincoln-ave-tax-increment) | 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0027515-allow-additional-package-goods-licenses-portion) | 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0018769-execution-affordable-housing-covenant-lien-1810) | 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0018754-redevelopment-agreement-105-adams-development-llc) | Sep 25, 2025 | Y | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, LLC) |
| [Amendment of Municipal Code 7-5-0207 regarding Outdoor Patio Dining](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0005763-regarding-standards-rooftop-grade-outdoor-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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2026-0022536-call-chicago-city-clerk-provide-illinois) | 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0018791-support-class-6-tax-incentive-property) | 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/daniel-la-spata-vs-andre-vasquez-jr): 72 donors in common (7% overlap)
- [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/michael-d-rodriguez-vs-andre-vasquez-jr): 74 donors in common (6% overlap)
- [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/jeylu-b-gutierrez-vs-andre-vasquez-jr): 47 donors in common (5% overlap)
- [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/desmon-c-yancy-vs-andre-vasquez-jr): 44 donors in common (5% overlap)
- [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/samantha-nugent-vs-andre-vasquez-jr): 56 donors in common (5% overlap)

## Legislation they sponsored that was lobbied

- [Combined Heat and Power System, Industrial Production, Clean and Affordable Buildings Ordinance](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0007305-14n-18-regarding-limitation-combustion-new): 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0002980-titles-2-4-6-modifying-adding): 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0024083-title-13-adding-new-requirements-bird): 6 filings (Illinois Environmental Council, Openlands)
- [Designation of May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Chicago.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2026-0025370-may-2026-jewish-american-heritage-month): 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0012999-regarding-protections-civil-rights-individuals-actual): 3 filings (Equality Illinois)
- [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for 5338 N Lincoln LLC](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0010052-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway): 3 filings (5338 N. Lincoln, LLC)
- [Chicago Commission on Human Relations directed to establish working group to address issues impacting BIPOC…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0014446-chicago-commission-human-relations-directed-establish): 2 filings (Equality Illinois)
- [Commemoration of National Hispanic Heritage Month and designation of September 15 through October 15 as…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2024-0013110-commemoration-national-hispanic-heritage-month-september): 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0021028-department-family-support-services-department-public): 2 filings (Chinese American Service League, Inc.)
- [SO2024-0008201](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0008201-adding-new-requiring-city-data-processed): 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0018782-regarding-security-deposits-move-fees-charged): 2 filings (Chicagoland Apartment Association)
- [Call on Illinois General Assembly to pass transit management reform and revenue omnibus package](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2025-0016638-call-illinois-general-assembly-pass-transit): 1 filings (Illinois Environmental Council)
- [Call for hearing(s) on proposed rate hikes by Peoples Gas Company](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2023-0004577-call-hearing-proposed-rate-hikes-peoples): 1 filings (Illinois Environmental Council)
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-120-518 establishing reporting and tracking procedures regarding hate…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0003932-reporting-tracking-procedures-regarding-hate-incidents): 1 filings (Equality Illinois)
- [Call for City of Chicago to develop Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transition plan in accordance with…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SOr2026-0023422-call-city-chicago-develop-americans-disabilities): 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/connections/andre-vasquez-jr) and [money across the Council](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money).

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