Debra L. Silverstein's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes
Alderperson, 50th Ward (profile). Campaign committees: Friends for Debra Silverstein.
- Cash on hand: $619,106 (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: $681,360; since 2019: $1,258,177 (1,371 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 57% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: $83,325 in 133 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 12 votes: $16,542 (below)
Top donors
| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 613 PAC | $20,451 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| Cari Sacks | $19,800 | 6 | Gosvenor Capital Management LP | Highland Park, IL |
| Michael J Sacks | $19,800 | 6 | Gosvenor Capiatal Management LP | Highland Park, IL |
| Chicago Land Operations Joint Labor-Management PAC | $18,500 | 8 | Countryside, IL | |
| Joshua Rosen | $15,500 | 7 | Capital One | Chicago, IL |
| 50th Ward Regular Democratic Organization | $15,000 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Joseph Antunovich | $13,000 | 8 | Antunovich associates Inc. | Chicago, IL |
| Karyn Silverstein | $12,500 | 3 | Not Employed | Highland Park, IL |
| Roofers & Waterproofers Local 11 PAC | $12,000 | 11 | Oakbrook, IL | |
| LiUna Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC | $11,000 | 4 | Burr Ridge, IL | |
| Chicagoland Operators Joint Labor Management PAC | $10,565 | 10 | Countryside, IL | |
| Comcast Financial Agency Corporation | $10,500 | 7 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Asher Kohn | $10,000 | 5 | AZK Capital | Niles, IL |
| Legacy HealthCare | $10,000 | 1 | Lincolnwood, IL | |
| Aperion Care Inc | $10,000 | 2 | Lincolnwood, IL | |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | $10,000 | 4 | Countryside, IL | |
| Legacy Healthcare Financial Services, LLC | $10,000 | 1 | Skokie, IL | |
| Donald R Wilson Jr 2002 Trust | $9,600 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicago Federation of Labor and Industrial Union Council PAC | $9,553 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants | $9,000 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Marc Halpert | $8,800 | 7 | Monarch | Chicago, IL |
| Peoples Gas Light & Coke | $8,750 | 9 | Milwaukee, WI | |
| Cozen O'Connor | $8,000 | 8 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Howard Swibel | $8,000 | 6 | self | Chicago, IL |
| Warren Baker | $8,000 | 5 | Baker Development | Chicago, IL |
Top donors' employers
| Employer | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Gosvenor Capital Management Lp | $19,400 | 5 |
| Gosvenor Capiatal Management Lp | $19,400 | 5 |
| Antunovich Associates Inc. | $13,000 | 8 |
| Extended Care | $12,300 | 4 |
| Capital One | $12,000 | 5 |
| Baker Development | $9,500 | 6 |
| Aperion | $9,300 | 3 |
| Monarch | $8,800 | 7 |
| Lettuce Entertain You | $8,300 | 3 |
| Azk Capital | $8,000 | 3 |
| Beal | $7,300 | 2 |
| Lavin & Gedville, Pc | $7,300 | 1 |
| Jssi | $7,000 | 4 |
| Jdi Realty | $7,000 | 2 |
| Sr Housing Group Llc | $7,000 | 4 |
Lobbyists who gave
| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Alvarez | $10,000 | 8 |
| Patrick Carey | $8,250 | 9 |
| John Dunn | $7,750 | 8 |
| Thomas Raines | $5,500 | 5 |
| Leo Smith | $4,500 | 3 |
| John Doerrer | $4,250 | 6 |
| Jennifer Koehler | $4,000 | 3 |
| Jonathan Buckner | $3,000 | 2 |
| Lawrence Suffredin | $3,000 | 3 |
| Michael Ezgur | $2,750 | 6 |
| John Daley | $2,250 | 5 |
| John Harris | $1,750 | 4 |
| Jay Stieber | $1,500 | 2 |
| Paul Rosenfeld | $1,500 | 3 |
| Gabriela Manzanares Jule | $1,500 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment of Municipal Code 7-5-0207 regarding Outdoor Patio Dining | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $5,958 | Chicago Federation Of Labor (company) |
| Liquor License Moratorium | May 22, 2024 | Y | $3,000 | Thomas Raines (lobbyist for Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.); Joseph Moore (lobbyist for Dennis Sommo) |
| Short Term Rentals Amendment | May 21, 2025 | Y | $2,000 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); Patrick Carey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| Liquor Moratorium Lift on Packaged Goods on Kedzie | Oct 22, 2024 | Y | $2,000 | Michael Alvarez (lobbyist for Circle K); Joseph Moore (lobbyist for Dennis Sommo) |
| Used Lithium battery prohibitions on resale | Sep 18, 2024 | Y | $1,500 | Doordash, Inc. (company) |
| Historical landmark fee waiver for property at 105 W Adams Street/210 S Clark St | Feb 18, 2026 | Y | $500 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) |
| Redevelopment agreement with 105 Adams Development LLC to provide tax increment… | Sep 25, 2025 | Y | $500 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, LLC) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Title 2 by adding new Chapter 2-200 titled The Reverend… | May 20, 2026 | Y | $300 | Chicagoland Apartment Association (company) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Section 5-12-130 to require sufficient written notice from… | Apr 15, 2026 | Y | $300 | Chicagoland Apartment Association (company) |
| 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) |
| Call on Chicago City Clerk to provide Illinois Gaming Board with certified copy of… | Feb 18, 2026 | Y | $150 | Pat Doerr (lobbyist for Hospitality Business Association Of Chicago) |
Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Shares the most donors with
- Samantha Nugent: 52 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Brian Hopkins: 55 donors in common (4% overlap)
- Timothy R. Knudsen: 50 donors in common (4% overlap)
- Silvana Tabares: 29 donors in common (4% overlap)
- Gilbert Villegas: 46 donors in common (4% overlap)
Legislation they sponsored that was lobbied
- 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)
- Call on Chicago City Clerk to provide Illinois Gaming Board with certified copy of Council ordinance…: 7 filings (Hospitality Business Association Of Chicago)
- Used Lithium battery prohibitions on resale: 4 filings (Doordash, Inc., Illinois Environmental Council, Ulse Inc. D/B/A Ul Standards & Engagement)
- 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)
- 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)
- SO2024-0008201: 2 filings (Amazon.Com Services LLC, Illinois Environmental Council)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Section 8-32-065 to establish noise sensitive zones for places of worship during…: 1 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.)
- 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 Debra L. Silverstein's connections and money across the Council.
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