Anthony J. Quezada's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes
Alderperson, 35th Ward (profile). Campaign committees: People for Anthony.
- Cash on hand: $38,880 (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: $200,388; since 2019: $344,792 (507 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 85% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: $6,650 in 10 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 1 votes: $1,000 (below)
Top donors
| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Teachers Union Local 1 PAC | $69,000 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| United Neighbors of the 35th Ward | $20,400 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| Friends of Jessica Vasquez | $12,000 | 6 | Chicago, IL | |
| Committee to Elect Will Guzzardi | $10,500 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| Cook County College Teachers Union - COPE | $7,750 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Grassroots Illinois Action | $7,500 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| S.E.I.U. Local 73 B-PAC Account | $7,500 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Cafe Con Leche | $7,000 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| Michael Alvarez (lobbyist) | $6,000 | 4 | Alvarez and Associates | Chicago, IL |
| United Working Families PAC | $5,900 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| Carlos Ramirez-Rosa | $5,267 | 3 | Chicago Park District | Chicago, IL |
| Anthony Joel Quezada | $5,250 | 2 | Chicago 35th Ward Office | Chicago, IL |
| Carlos for Chicago | $5,122 | 6 | Chicago, IL | |
| Maria Plaxco | $5,000 | 1 | Not Employed | Chicago, IL |
| United with Delia Election Committee | $5,000 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| I.B.E.W. LOCAL #134 - State & Municipal PAC | $5,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| Willa Voss (lobbyist) | $4,900 | 9 | UWF | Chicago, IL |
| Berman Auto Group | $4,500 | 2 | Niles, IL | |
| Levi Todd | $4,210 | 9 | Delia Ramirez for Congress | Chicago, IL |
| Mark Hubert | $3,803 | 22 | BoilingWater Media | Chicago, IL |
| Illinois Nurses Association - PAC Committee | $3,500 | 2 | Springfield, IL | |
| Chicago Food Corp (lobbying client) | $3,500 | 4 | Niles, IL | |
| Brian Clark | $3,100 | 8 | not available | Chicago, IL |
| Scott Jaburek | $3,050 | 11 | City of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| AFSCME Illinois Council No. 31, Political Action Committee | $2,750 | 4 | Springfield, IL |
Top donors' employers
| Employer | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Alvarez And Associates | $6,000 | 4 |
| Chicago 35Th Ward Office | $5,250 | 2 |
| Chicago Park District | $5,000 | 2 |
| Not Available | $4,231 | 12 |
| Smith Garson | $4,000 | 4 |
| Unavailable | $3,750 | 4 |
| Uwf | $3,000 | 3 |
| City Of Chicago | $2,600 | 9 |
| Boilingwater Media | $2,138 | 2 |
| Two Sigma | $2,000 | 1 |
| Bernie'S | $2,000 | 2 |
| Arts Alliance Illinois | $2,000 | 2 |
| Belmont Mill Inc | $2,000 | 2 |
| Zapier | $2,000 | 2 |
| Accenture | $1,503 | 11 |
Lobbyists who gave
| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Carey | $2,000 | 3 |
| John Dunn | $2,000 | 3 |
| Michael Alvarez | $1,500 | 1 |
| Gabriela Manzanares Jule | $500 | 1 |
| Michael Daley | $500 | 1 |
| Liz Butler | $150 | 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 | $1,000 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); Patrick Carey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Shares the most donors with
- Carlos Ramírez-Rosa: 27 donors in common (8% overlap)
- Jeanette B. Taylor: 14 donors in common (4% overlap)
- Angela Clay: 14 donors in common (3% overlap)
- Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez: 14 donors in common (3% overlap)
- Daniel La Spata: 15 donors in common (3% overlap)
Legislation they sponsored that was lobbied
- Amendment of Municipal Code Title 13 by adding new Chapter 13-150 establishing requirements for…: 6 filings (Illinois Environmental Council, Openlands)
- Designation of 3231 N California Ave/2752-2762 W Melrose St as Low-Affordability Community: 6 filings (Cal Melrose LLC)
- 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)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 5-12 regarding security deposits and move-in fees charged to tenants of…: 2 filings (Chicagoland Apartment Association)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (35.82) to allow additional package goods licenses on…: 1 filings (2616 N Milwaukee(Chicago), LLC)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-022 (35.84) and 4-60-023 (35.84) to allow additional package goods…: 1 filings (2616 N Milwaukee(Chicago), LLC)
- Call on Illinois General Assembly to pass transit management reform and revenue omnibus package: 1 filings (Illinois Environmental Council)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Section 5-12-130 to require sufficient written notice from landlord prior to…: 1 filings (Chicagoland Apartment Association)
- 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 Anthony J. Quezada's connections and money across the Council.
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