Daniel La Spata's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes
Alderperson, 1st Ward (profile). Campaign committees: Neighbors for Daniel La Spata.
- Cash on hand: $136,709 (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: $260,801; since 2019: $698,400 (1,068 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 81% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: $58,080 in 134 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 19 votes: $17,488 (below)
Top donors
| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEIU IL Council PAC Fund | $32,962 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| Daniel La Spata | $25,800 | 8 | Friends of the Parks | Chicago, IL |
| SEIU HealthCare IL IN PAC | $21,500 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicago Teachers Union (lobbying client) | $16,000 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| Cook County College Teachers Union | $14,750 | 9 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicago Bike PAC | $13,500 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| Comcast Financial Agency Corporation | $12,000 | 8 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Tice Inc | $11,500 | 10 | Chicago, IL | |
| United Working Families PAC | $10,731 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicago Teachers Union PAC (Illinois Federation of Teachers) | $10,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| Shadi Ramli | $9,800 | 4 | Sultan's Market | Chicago, IL |
| NPK Hospitality (lobbying client) | $9,500 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| Scott Weiner (lobbyist) | $9,075 | 10 | owner | Chicago, IL |
| Fresh Market Place | $9,000 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| Alicia Locher | $8,000 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Michael Alvarez (lobbyist) | $7,500 | 6 | self | Chicago, IL |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | $7,500 | 3 | Countryside, IL | |
| United Working Families (lobbying client) | $7,156 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Gino Battaglia | $7,000 | 11 | self | Chicago, IL |
| Cozen O'connor | $7,000 | 12 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| PMJ2445 LLC | $7,000 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| SEIU Local 73 B-PAC | $6,000 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Greg Berkowitz | $6,000 | 4 | self | Chicago, IL |
| Thomas Raines (lobbyist) | $5,500 | 4 | self | Chicago, IL |
| IBEW Illinois PAC | $5,500 | 4 | Washington, DC |
Top donors' employers
| Employer | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Friends Of The Parks | $18,300 | 5 |
| Sultan'S Market | $9,300 | 3 |
| Owner | $8,575 | 9 |
| $8,000 | 2 | |
| Hudson River Trading | $4,000 | 4 |
| Npk Hospitality | $4,000 | 4 |
| Two Sigma | $3,030 | 6 |
| Unknown | $3,000 | 3 |
| Platinum Homes | $3,000 | 3 |
| Hispanic Housing Development Corporation | $2,500 | 3 |
| Lg Group | $2,500 | 2 |
| Baker Development | $2,000 | 2 |
| Standard Bar & Grill | $2,000 | 2 |
| Bonhomme Group | $2,000 | 2 |
| Surge Billiards | $2,000 | 2 |
Lobbyists who gave
| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Alvarez | $8,000 | 6 |
| John Dunn | $7,000 | 12 |
| Patrick Carey | $7,000 | 12 |
| Thomas Raines | $4,000 | 3 |
| Rolando Acosta | $3,250 | 6 |
| Jonathan Buckner | $3,000 | 2 |
| Guy Chipparoni | $2,500 | 5 |
| Tyler Manic | $2,250 | 5 |
| Gabriela Manzanares Jule | $1,500 | 2 |
| Jerry Mickelson | $1,500 | 3 |
| Cara Bader | $1,500 | 1 |
| David Ruttenberg | $1,500 | 3 |
| John Daley | $1,250 | 5 |
| Pat Doerr | $1,250 | 5 |
| Lara Dailey | $1,000 | 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 | $5,000 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); Patrick Carey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); Lara Dailey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code 7-5-0207 regarding Outdoor Patio Dining | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $4,315 | Chicago Federation Of Labor (company) |
| Liquor Moratorium Lift on Packaged Goods on Kedzie | Oct 22, 2024 | Y | $1,500 | Michael Alvarez (lobbyist for Circle K) |
| Lincoln Ave 35-2015 | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $1,500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 5019 Lincoln LLC) |
| Redevelopment agreement with 105 Adams Development LLC to provide tax increment… | Sep 25, 2025 | Y | $750 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, LLC); Liz Butler (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, LLC) |
| Historical landmark designation for Bryn Mawr Avenue District located at 900 through… | Sep 23, 2026 | Y | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 3244 - 50 Bryn Mawr LLC) |
| Call on Chicago City Clerk to provide Illinois Gaming Board with certified copy of… | Feb 18, 2026 | Y | $500 | Pat Doerr (lobbyist for Hospitality Business Association Of Chicago) |
| Historical landmark fee waiver for property at 105 W Adams Street/210 S Clark St | Feb 18, 2026 | Y | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (35.82) to allow additional package goods… | Jan 21, 2026 | Y | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 2616 N Milwaukee(Chicago), LLC) |
| Execution of Affordable Housing Covenant and Lien for 1810 W Jackson Blvd | Oct 16, 2025 | Y | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 1810 W Jackson Investors LLC) |
| Support of Class 6(b) tax incentive redevelopment agreement with PICTOR 4435 S Western… | Oct 16, 2025 | Y | $250 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for Brookfield Properties (USA) LLC) |
| Redevelopment agreement with and provision of tax increment financing (TIF) assistance… | Jul 16, 2025 | Y | $250 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for The Black Ensemble Theater Corporation) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (42.605) to allow additional package goods… | May 21, 2025 | Y | $250 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for Concord Capital Re) |
| Redevelopment agreement with and issuance of tax increment financing (TIF) funds to… | Oct 9, 2024 | Y | $250 | Donna Pugh (lobbyist for Timeline Theatre Company) |
| Used Lithium battery prohibitions on resale | Sep 18, 2024 | Y | $250 | John Daley (lobbyist for Doordash, Inc.) |
| Proposal of new tax rates for Chicago R.E. transfer tax to set aside for homeless housing | Nov 7, 2023 | Y | $240 | Nick Jefferson (lobbyist for Chicago Coalition For The Homeless) |
| 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) |
| Support of Class 6(b) tax incentive for property at 1400 W 46th St and redevelopment… | Sep 25, 2025 | Y | $100 | Donna Pugh (lobbyist for Bubbly Dynamics, LLC) |
Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Shares the most donors with
- Scott Waguespack: 64 donors in common (8% overlap)
- Andre Vasquez Jr.: 72 donors in common (7% overlap)
- Michael D. Rodriguez: 51 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Desmon C. Yancy: 31 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Jeylú B. Gutiérrez: 31 donors in common (5% overlap)
Legislation they sponsored that was lobbied
- Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-31 and Title 17 regarding environmental cumulative impacts of…: 36 filings (Hazel M. Johnson Cumulative Impact Ordinance Co-Governance Coalition, Illinois Environmental Council, Illinois Manufacturers' Association, Little Village Environmental Justice Organization)
- 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)
- Liquor License Moratorium: 8 filings (Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., Circle K, Dennis Sommo)
- 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)
- NW Side Housing Preservation Ordinance Amendments: 3 filings (Chicago Association Of Realtors, Chicagoland Apartment Association)
- Sidewalk Pilot Program with extension: 2 filings (Access Living Of Metropolitan Chicago)
- 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 Chapters 17-10 and 17-13 regarding Type 1 zoning adjustment and rezoning…: 2 filings (1924 W Grand LLC.)
- Call for hearing(s) on benefits from bus infrastructure improvements on mobility and traffic safety: 1 filings (Access Living Of Metropolitan Chicago)
- Call on Illinois General Assembly to pass transit management reform and revenue omnibus package: 1 filings (Illinois Environmental Council)
- 2625 North Talman Type 1 Map Amendment: 1 filings (2625 N. Talman LLC)
- 1805 campbell alley access: 1 filings (1805 N Campbell LLC C/O Andriy Barabakh)
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 Daniel La Spata's connections and money across the Council.
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