Angela Clay's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes
Alderperson, 46th Ward (profile). Campaign committees: Neighbors for Angela Clay.
- Cash on hand: $1,023 (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: $151,819; since 2019: $523,253 (871 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 91% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: $19,788 in 36 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 3 votes: $4,000 (below)
Top donors
| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Teachers Union PAC | $60,250 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| SEIU Healthcare Illinois Indiana PAC | $34,190 | 7 | Chicago, IL | |
| SEIU Illinois Council PAC | $30,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicago Democratic Socialists of America | $18,400 | 7 | Chicago, IL | |
| Marc Kaplan | $16,525 | 33 | Food for Thought | Chicago, IL |
| Cook County College Teachers Union COPE | $16,000 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| Marie LaPosta | $14,100 | 32 | Amtrak | Chicago, IL |
| Illinois Nurses Association Political Action Committee. | $11,500 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| One People's Campaign | $11,431 | 13 | Chicago, IL | |
| Kira Felsenfeld | $10,250 | 4 | None | Chicago, IL |
| Hope Management Group LLC | $10,000 | 3 | Granite City, IL | |
| Asian American Midwest Progressives | $8,426 | 10 | Chicago, IL | |
| Alexandria Boutros | $7,234 | 19 | Chicago Votes | Chicago, IL |
| Laila Francis | $6,000 | 1 | None | Chicago, IL |
| Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council PAC | $6,000 | 6 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicago Teachers Union (lobbying client) | $6,000 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Kuumba Lynx | $6,000 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| Karen Zaccor & Alan Mills | $5,935 | 18 | CPS | Chicago, IL |
| United Working Families PAC | $5,785 | 6 | Chicago, IL | |
| Friends of Matt Martin | $5,662 | 6 | Chicago, IL | |
| Ryne Poelker | $5,472 | 11 | Self | Chicago, IL |
| Brian Clark | $5,194 | 20 | Zebra Technologies | Chicago, IL |
| JCUA Votes | $5,068 | 7 | Chicago, IL | |
| SEIU Local 73 Bi-Partisan PAC | $5,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| Emily Isaacson (lobbyist) | $4,663 | 4 | None | Chicago, IL |
Top donors' employers
| Employer | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Food For Thought | $15,075 | 29 |
| Amtrak | $12,250 | 18 |
| Chicago Votes | $7,234 | 19 |
| Zebra Technologies | $4,694 | 19 |
| Holsten Development | $4,500 | 4 |
| Two Sigma | $4,000 | 3 |
| Cps | $3,935 | 12 |
| Kni Communications | $3,500 | 6 |
| One Northside | $3,076 | 3 |
| Jcua | $3,000 | 2 |
| Daley Insurance | $3,000 | 2 |
| Harvest | $2,126 | 4 |
| Covalence Networks | $2,050 | 2 |
| Kpmg | $2,000 | 2 |
| Sprayground | $2,000 | 1 |
Lobbyists who gave
| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Jerry Mickelson | $3,500 | 4 |
| Patrick Carey | $3,000 | 4 |
| John Dunn | $3,000 | 4 |
| Jonathan Buckner | $1,500 | 2 |
| Michael Alvarez | $1,500 | 1 |
| Leo Smith | $1,500 | 1 |
| John Daley | $1,500 | 1 |
| Gabriela Manzanares Jule | $1,000 | 1 |
| Emily Isaacson | $592 | 4 |
| Robert Charles | $500 | 1 |
| Thomas Raines | $500 | 1 |
| Erika Wozniak | $300 | 4 |
| Paul Rosenfeld | $250 | 1 |
| Liz Butler | $250 | 1 |
| Alexandra Sims-Jones | $250 | 1 |
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 | $2,000 | Patrick Carey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); John Dunn (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| Liquor Moratorium Lift on Packaged Goods on Kedzie | Oct 22, 2024 | Y | $1,500 | Michael Alvarez (lobbyist for Circle K) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 14B, 14X and 15 (2026… | Dec 19, 2025 | N | $500 | Jonathan Buckner (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Shares the most donors with
- Jeanette B. Taylor: 16 donors in common (3% overlap)
- Anthony J. Quezada: 14 donors in common (3% overlap)
- Leni Manaa-Hoppenworth: 15 donors in common (3% overlap)
- Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez: 13 donors in common (2% overlap)
- Maria E. Hadden: 14 donors in common (2% overlap)
Legislation they sponsored that was lobbied
- 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)
- Chicago Shoreline Advisory Board: 6 filings (Openlands)
- 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)
- Designation of April 1 through April 30 as Arab American Heritage Month in Chicago.: 3 filings (Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago, Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago)
- Approval of 4000 Marine Drive Subdivision: 3 filings (4000 Marine Drive LLC)
- 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)
- 918 W Eastwood - Alley Access: 1 filings (918 Eastwood LLC C/O Alan Cosby & Derek Rafalko)
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 Angela Clay's connections and money across the Council.
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