# Brian Hopkins's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes

Alderperson, 2nd Ward ([profile](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2)). Campaign committees: [Hopkins for Chicago](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=25653).

- Cash on hand: **[$544,320](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=25653)** (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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/brian-hopkins#money-near-votes))

**Chart:** [Top donors to Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/brian-hopkins/chart.svg) · download the [data (CSV)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/brian-hopkins/data.csv) · [embed](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/brian-hopkins/embed)

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

## 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3836-john-doerrer) | $8,750 | 13 |
| [Patrick Carey](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/14921-patrick-carey) | $8,500 | 13 |
| David Ruttenberg | $8,500 | 6 |
| [John Dunn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4193-john-dunn) | $8,250 | 13 |
| [Michael Ezgur](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/9621-michael-ezgur) | $7,500 | 10 |
| Alan Lev | $5,500 | 4 |
| Robert Gamrath | $5,250 | 7 |
| Jennifer Koehler | $5,000 | 5 |
| [Rolando Acosta](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3845-rolando-acosta) | $4,600 | 5 |
| [Thomas Raines](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/17201-thomas-raines) | $4,500 | 3 |
| Jerome Schain | $3,750 | 6 |
| John George | $3,750 | 5 |
| [Edward Kus](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4160-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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0013637-title-4-vacation-rental-data-reporting) | 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0014256-modifying-regarding-tenant-right-first-refusal) | 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0024036-title-2-adding-new-titled-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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0019933-require-sufficient-written-notice-landlord-prior) | 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/Or2025-0021609-historical-landmark-fee-waiver-property-105) | 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0006007-no-1-lincoln-ave-tax-increment) | 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0027059-historical-landmark-bryn-mawr-avenue-district) | 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0027515-allow-additional-package-goods-licenses-portion) | 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…](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) |
| [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 | $1,000 | Michael Ezgur (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 | Michael Houlihan (lobbyist for Friedman Properties) |
| [W Diversey Ave - lifting liquor moratorium](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0020664-allow-additional-alcoholic-liquor-licenses-portion) | Dec 10, 2025 | Y | $167 | Joseph Moore (lobbyist for Dennis Sommo) |
| [Diversey and Lincoln Liquor Moratorium Amendment](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0018058-allow-additional-alcoholic-liquor-licenses-portion) | 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/brian-hopkins-vs-brendan-reilly): 119 donors in common (8% overlap)
- [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/brian-hopkins-vs-walter-r-burnett): 101 donors in common (6% overlap)
- [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/brian-hopkins-vs-gilbert-villegas): 83 donors in common (6% overlap)
- [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/brian-hopkins-vs-william-conway): 64 donors in common (6% overlap)
- [Timothy R. Knudsen](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/brian-hopkins-vs-timothy-r-knudsen): 68 donors in common (5% overlap)

## Legislation they sponsored that was lobbied

- [Short Term Rentals Amendment](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0013637-title-4-vacation-rental-data-reporting): 23 filings (Airbnb, Inc.)
- [Chicago Shoreline Advisory Board](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0008866-inserting-new-chicago-shoreline-advisory-board): 6 filings (Openlands)
- [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)
- [Submission of public question by referendum to Chicago voters at March 19, 2024 election proposing…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2023-0004966-submission-public-question-referendum-chicago-voters): 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.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2026-0024853-april-1-through-april-30-arab): 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2023-0004967-submission-public-question-referendum-chicago-voters): 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2023-0004965-submission-public-question-referendum-chicago-voters): 2 filings (Building Owners And Managers Association Of Chicago (Boma/Chicago), Chicago Coalition For The Homeless)
- [Establishment of Chicago Tourism Improvement District (CTID)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0022544-establishment-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)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SR2025-0021936-call-fixed-time-place-public-hearing): 2 filings (Choose Chicago, Illinois Hotel And Lodging Association)
- [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)
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 14B, 14X and 15 (2026 Municipal Code…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0021719-titles-1-3-4-7-8): 1 filings (Airbnb, Inc.)
- [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)
- [Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 835 N Michigan Ave - Permit No. 101084931](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/Or2026-0027283-issuance-permits-sign-signboard-835-n): 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/connections/brian-hopkins) and [money across the Council](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money).

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