Carlos Ramírez-Rosa's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes
Former alderperson, 35th Ward (profile). Campaign committees: Carlos for Chicago.
- Cash on hand: $35,277 (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: $31,528; since 2019: $265,075 (364 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 88% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: $6,900 in 11 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 1 votes: $1,500 (below)
Top donors
| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Teachers Union PAC | $32,000 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicago Teachers Union Local 1 | $14,500 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| Carlos Ramirez-Rosa | $12,229 | 85 | City of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| SEIU Healthcare IL IN PAC | $10,750 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Cook County College Teachers Union - COPE | $7,500 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| SEIU IL COUNCIL PAC FUND | $7,500 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| CTU Local 1 PAC | $6,000 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Margarita Rosa | $5,260 | 3 | Retired | Chicago, IL |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor -Management PAC | $5,000 | 1 | Countryside, IL | |
| Chicago Import, Inc | $5,000 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Karan 7, Inc | $5,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| 3D Bread Bakers LLC | $5,000 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Aquino for Illinois | $5,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicago Teachers Union PAC (Illinois Federation of Teachers) | $5,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| Michael Alvarez (lobbyist) | $4,000 | 3 | Alvarez and Associates | Chicago, IL |
| Norma Ramirez | $3,555 | 19 | N/A | Chicago, IL |
| AFSCME Illinois Council No. 31 Political Action Committee | $3,000 | 1 | Springfield, IL | |
| MIJENTE PAC | $3,000 | 1 | Phoenix, AZ | |
| Donald Anderson | $2,750 | 2 | Self-Employed | Chicago, IL |
| Friends of Jaime M. Andrade, Jr. | $2,500 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Service Employee Local No 1 - Political Education Committee | $2,500 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| BERMAN AUTO GROUP | $2,500 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicago Food CORP (lobbying client) | $2,500 | 1 | Niles, IL | |
| Cafe Con Leche | $2,500 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicago Food Corporation | $2,500 | 1 | Chicago, IL |
Top donors' employers
| Employer | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| City Of Chicago | $11,399 | 78 |
| Alvarez And Associates | $4,000 | 3 |
| R.P. Fox & Associates | $2,100 | 3 |
| L'Patron | $2,000 | 2 |
| Retiree | $1,075 | 1 |
| Northwestern University | $1,000 | 1 |
| The Viking Ski Shop Inc | $1,000 | 1 |
| Not Applicable | $1,000 | 1 |
| Metropolis Coffee | $1,000 | 1 |
| Too Sigma | $600 | 1 |
Lobbyists who gave
| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Alvarez | $4,000 | 3 |
| Patrick Carey | $500 | 1 |
| Michael Ezgur | $500 | 1 |
| Paul Rosenfeld | $500 | 1 |
| Gabriela Manzanares Jule | $500 | 1 |
| John Dunn | $500 | 1 |
| Emma Tai | $250 | 1 |
| Mary Tarullo | $100 | 1 |
| Erik Martinez | $50 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquor Moratorium Lift on Packaged Goods on Kedzie | Oct 22, 2024 | Y | $1,500 | Michael Alvarez (lobbyist for Circle K) |
Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Shares the most donors with
- Anthony J. Quezada: 27 donors in common (8% overlap)
- Jessica L. Fuentes: 12 donors in common (2% overlap)
- Rossana Rodríguez Sánchez: 10 donors in common (2% overlap)
- Daniel La Spata: 12 donors in common (2% overlap)
- Walter R. Burnett: 10 donors in common (1% overlap)
Legislation they sponsored that was lobbied
- Combined Heat and Power System, Industrial Production, Clean and Affordable Buildings Ordinance: 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…: 9 filings (Equality Illinois, Illinois Restaurant Association, Seiu Local 1, United Airlines)
- Amendment of Municipal Code 7-5-0207 regarding Outdoor Patio Dining: 5 filings (Chicago Federation Of Labor, Friedman Properties, Illinois Restaurant Association)
- NW Side Housing Preservation Ordinance Amendments: 3 filings (Chicago Association Of Realtors, Chicagoland Apartment Association)
- Chicago Commission on Human Relations directed to establish working group to address issues impacting BIPOC…: 2 filings (Equality Illinois)
- 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)
- Commemoration of May 2023 as Jewish American Heritage Month: 1 filings (Jewish United Fund)
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 Carlos Ramírez-Rosa's connections and money across the Council.
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