Brian Hopkins's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes
Alderperson, 2nd Ward (profile). Campaign committees: Hopkins for Chicago.
- Cash on hand: $544,320 (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: $968,619; since 2019: $2,078,994 (1,819 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 81% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: $165,340 in 260 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 13 votes: $20,433 (below)
Top donors
| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viceroy Chicago | $29,200 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Paul Fitzpatrick | $22,550 | 9 | 11 E Partners | Chicago, IL |
| Riverside Development | $22,300 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Harry Caray's Restaurant Group | $21,500 | 7 | Chicago, IL | |
| Illinois Hotel/Motel PAC | $21,000 | 3 | Springfield, IL | |
| Lodge Management Group (lobbying client) | $20,500 | 8 | Chicago, IL | |
| CMR Limited Partnership | $18,800 | 3 | Deerfield, IL | |
| Steven Fifield | $17,650 | 4 | Fifield Companies | Chicago, IL |
| FRC Realty Inc (lobbying client) | $17,600 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Scott Weiner (lobbyist) | $17,400 | 7 | The Fifty/50 Group | Chicago, IL |
| Golub & Company LLC (lobbying client) | $16,600 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| MADO Management (lobbying client) | $16,100 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Thomas Green | $15,900 | 16 | PLCS Corp. | Chicago, IL |
| Chicagoland Operators Joint Labor Management PAC | $15,875 | 2 | Countryside, IL | |
| Michael Denigris (lobbyist) | $15,800 | 18 | Innovative Parking Solutions | Chicago, IL |
| Building Operators and Managers Association PAC | $14,800 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| Structured Development | $14,300 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| The Prime Group | $14,000 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| Cari Sacks | $12,900 | 3 | Curate Space | Highland Park, IL |
| Michael Sacks | $12,900 | 3 | Grosvenor Capital Management | Highland Park, IL |
| Malcolm Kamin | $12,750 | 13 | Grumley, Kamin & Rosic | Chicago, IL |
| Robert Loquercio | $12,650 | 12 | Bob Loquercio Auto Group | Streamwood, IL |
| James Letchinger | $12,300 | 2 | JDL Development | Chicago, IL |
| Kevin Berg | $12,250 | 8 | River North Group | Chicago, IL |
| John Curran | $12,250 | 7 | Munster, IN |
Top donors' employers
| Employer | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 11 E Partners | $22,300 | 8 |
| Fifield Companies | $17,300 | 3 |
| The Fifty/50 Group | $16,900 | 6 |
| Plcs Corp. | $14,500 | 13 |
| Logan Ventures | $12,750 | 10 |
| Jdl Development | $12,300 | 2 |
| Innovative Parking Solutions | $12,000 | 10 |
| River North Group | $11,750 | 7 |
| Grumley, Kamin & Rosic | $11,750 | 11 |
| Lodge Management | $11,000 | 6 |
| Harry Caray'S Restaurant Group | $11,000 | 5 |
| Bob Loquercio Auto Group | $11,000 | 8 |
| Brown Udell Pomerantz & Delrahim | $10,500 | 7 |
| Vaughan Hospitality Group | $10,500 | 7 |
| Fred Lev Company | $10,000 | 7 |
Lobbyists who gave
| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Arnold Harris | $11,000 | 10 |
| John Doerrer | $8,750 | 13 |
| Patrick Carey | $8,500 | 13 |
| David Ruttenberg | $8,500 | 6 |
| John Dunn | $8,250 | 13 |
| Michael Ezgur | $7,500 | 10 |
| Alan Lev | $5,500 | 4 |
| Robert Gamrath | $5,250 | 7 |
| Jennifer Koehler | $5,000 | 5 |
| Rolando Acosta | $4,600 | 5 |
| Thomas Raines | $4,500 | 3 |
| Jerome Schain | $3,750 | 6 |
| John George | $3,750 | 5 |
| Edward Kus | $3,250 | 3 |
| Scott Weiner | $3,000 | 2 |
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 | $4,500 | Patrick Carey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); Lara Dailey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); John Dunn (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| NW Side Housing Preservation Ordinance Amendments | Dec 11, 2024 | Y | $3,000 | Chicago Association Of Realtors (company); Chicagoland Apartment Association (company) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Title 2 by adding new Chapter 2-200 titled The Reverend… | May 20, 2026 | Y | $2,250 | Chicagoland Apartment Association (company) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Section 5-12-130 to require sufficient written notice from… | Apr 15, 2026 | Y | $2,250 | Chicagoland Apartment Association (company) |
| Historical landmark fee waiver for property at 105 W Adams Street/210 S Clark St | Feb 18, 2026 | Y | $2,000 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC); Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) |
| Lincoln Ave 35-2015 | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $1,500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 5019 Lincoln LLC) |
| Historical landmark designation for Bryn Mawr Avenue District located at 900 through… | Sep 23, 2026 | Y | $1,100 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 3244 - 50 Bryn Mawr LLC) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-022 (35.84) and 4-60-023 (35.84) to allow… | Oct 14, 2026 | Y | $1,000 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 2616 N Milwaukee(Chicago), 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) |
| Redevelopment agreement with 105 Adams Development LLC to provide tax increment… | Sep 25, 2025 | Y | $1,000 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, LLC) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code 7-5-0207 regarding Outdoor Patio Dining | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $500 | Michael Houlihan (lobbyist for Friedman Properties) |
| W Diversey Ave - lifting liquor moratorium | Dec 10, 2025 | Y | $167 | Joseph Moore (lobbyist for Dennis Sommo) |
| Diversey and Lincoln Liquor Moratorium Amendment | Jul 16, 2025 | Y | $167 | Joseph Moore (lobbyist for Dennis Sommo) |
Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Shares the most donors with
- Brendan Reilly: 119 donors in common (8% overlap)
- Walter R. Burnett: 101 donors in common (6% overlap)
- Gilbert Villegas: 83 donors in common (6% overlap)
- William Conway: 64 donors in common (6% overlap)
- Timothy R. Knudsen: 68 donors in common (5% overlap)
Legislation they sponsored that was lobbied
- Short Term Rentals Amendment: 23 filings (Airbnb, Inc.)
- 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)
- Submission of public question by referendum to Chicago voters at March 19, 2024 election proposing…: 4 filings (Building Owners And Managers Association Of Chicago (Boma/Chicago), Chicago Coalition For The Homeless)
- 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)
- Submission of public question by referendum to Chicago voters at March 19, 2024 election proposing…: 3 filings (Building Owners And Managers Association Of Chicago (Boma/Chicago), Chicago Coalition For The Homeless)
- Submission of public question by referendum to Chicago voters at March 19, 2024 election proposing…: 2 filings (Building Owners And Managers Association Of Chicago (Boma/Chicago), Chicago Coalition For The Homeless)
- Establishment of Chicago Tourism Improvement District (CTID): 2 filings (Choose Chicago, Illinois Hotel And Lodging Association)
- Call for fixed time and place for public hearing on formation of Chicago Tourism Improvement District (CTID): 2 filings (Choose Chicago, Illinois Hotel And Lodging Association)
- 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)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 14B, 14X and 15 (2026 Municipal Code…: 1 filings (Airbnb, Inc.)
- 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)
- Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 835 N Michigan Ave - Permit No. 101084931: 1 filings (Water Tower Owner LLC)
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 Brian Hopkins's connections and money across the Council.
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