# Daniel La Spata's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes

Alderperson, 1st Ward ([profile](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1)). Campaign committees: [Neighbors for Daniel La Spata](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=34616).

- Cash on hand: **[$136,709](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=34616)** (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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/daniel-la-spata#money-near-votes))

**Chart:** [Top donors to Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/daniel-la-spata/chart.svg) · download the [data (CSV)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/daniel-la-spata/data.csv) · [embed](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/daniel-la-spata/embed)

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

## 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 | Google | 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 |
| Google | $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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4126-michael-alvarez) | $8,000 | 6 |
| [John Dunn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4193-john-dunn) | $7,000 | 12 |
| [Patrick Carey](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/14921-patrick-carey) | $7,000 | 12 |
| [Thomas Raines](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/17201-thomas-raines) | $4,000 | 3 |
| [Rolando Acosta](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3845-rolando-acosta) | $3,250 | 6 |
| [Jonathan Buckner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/22261-jonathan-buckner) | $3,000 | 2 |
| Guy Chipparoni | $2,500 | 5 |
| [Tyler Manic](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/13202-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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/18181-john-daley) | $1,250 | 5 |
| [Pat Doerr](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/5127-pat-doerr) | $1,250 | 5 |
| [Lara Dailey](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/27081-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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0013637-title-4-vacation-rental-data-reporting) | 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0005763-regarding-standards-rooftop-grade-outdoor-dining) | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $4,315 | Chicago Federation Of Labor (company) |
| [Liquor Moratorium Lift on Packaged Goods on Kedzie](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0012808-allow-additional-package-goods-licenses-portion) | Oct 22, 2024 | Y | $1,500 | Michael Alvarez (lobbyist for Circle K) |
| [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) |
| [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 | $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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0027059-historical-landmark-bryn-mawr-avenue-district) | 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2026-0022536-call-chicago-city-clerk-provide-illinois) | 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/Or2025-0021609-historical-landmark-fee-waiver-property-105) | 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0021699-allow-additional-package-goods-licenses-portion) | 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0018769-execution-affordable-housing-covenant-lien-1810) | 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0019967-support-class-6-tax-incentive-redevelopment) | Oct 16, 2025 | Y | $250 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for Brookfield Properties (USA) LLC) |
| [Redevelopment agreement with and provision of tax increment financing (TIF) assistance…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0018180-redevelopment-agreement-provision-tax-increment-financing) | 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0016742-allow-additional-package-goods-licenses-portion) | May 21, 2025 | Y | $250 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for Concord Capital Re) |
| [Redevelopment agreement with and issuance of tax increment financing (TIF) funds to…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0012447-redevelopment-agreement-issuance-tax-increment-financing) | Oct 9, 2024 | Y | $250 | Donna Pugh (lobbyist for Timeline Theatre Company) |
| [Used Lithium battery prohibitions on resale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0007754-titles-2-4-adding-new-new) | 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2023-0004166-submission-public-question-referendum-chicago-voters) | Nov 7, 2023 | Y | $240 | Nick Jefferson (lobbyist for Chicago Coalition For The Homeless) |
| [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) |
| [Support of Class 6(b) tax incentive for property at 1400 W 46th St and redevelopment…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0018791-support-class-6-tax-incentive-property) | 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/daniel-la-spata-vs-scott-waguespack): 64 donors in common (8% overlap)
- [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/daniel-la-spata-vs-andre-vasquez-jr): 72 donors in common (7% overlap)
- [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/daniel-la-spata-vs-michael-d-rodriguez): 51 donors in common (5% overlap)
- [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/daniel-la-spata-vs-desmon-c-yancy): 31 donors in common (5% overlap)
- [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/daniel-la-spata-vs-jeylu-b-gutierrez): 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0016697-title-17-regarding-environmental-cumulative-impacts): 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0007305-14n-18-regarding-limitation-combustion-new): 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0002980-titles-2-4-6-modifying-adding): 9 filings (Equality Illinois, Illinois Restaurant Association, Seiu Local 1, United Airlines)
- [Liquor License Moratorium](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0008642-restricting-additional-late-hour-liquor-licenses): 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0024083-title-13-adding-new-requirements-bird): 6 filings (Illinois Environmental Council, Openlands)
- [Designation of May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Chicago.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2026-0025370-may-2026-jewish-american-heritage-month): 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.](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)
- [NW Side Housing Preservation Ordinance Amendments](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0014256-modifying-regarding-tenant-right-first-refusal): 3 filings (Chicago Association Of Realtors, Chicagoland Apartment Association)
- [Sidewalk Pilot Program with extension](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0015574-titles-2-10-direct-commissioner-dept): 2 filings (Access Living Of Metropolitan Chicago)
- [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 Chapters 17-10 and 17-13 regarding Type 1 zoning adjustment and rezoning…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0004211-regarding-type-1-zoning-adjustment-rezoning): 2 filings (1924 W Grand LLC.)
- [Call for hearing(s) on benefits from bus infrastructure improvements on mobility and traffic safety](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2024-0009627-call-hearing-benefits-bus-infrastructure-improvements): 1 filings (Access Living Of Metropolitan Chicago)
- [Call on Illinois General Assembly to pass transit management reform and revenue omnibus package](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2025-0016638-call-illinois-general-assembly-pass-transit): 1 filings (Illinois Environmental Council)
- [2625 North Talman Type 1 Map Amendment](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0010871-zoning-reclassification-map-no-7-i): 1 filings (2625 N. Talman LLC)
- [1805 campbell alley access](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0022262-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway): 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/connections/daniel-la-spata) and [money across the Council](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money).

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