Derrick G. Curtis's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes
Alderperson, 18th Ward (profile). Campaign committees: Citizens to Elect Derrick G Curtis.
- Cash on hand: $38,506 (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: $74,255; since 2019: $206,873 (118 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 46% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: $24,225 in 30 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 1 votes: $3,000 (below)
Top donors
| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor | $27,500 | 2 | Countryside, IL | |
| Michael J. Sacks | $14,200 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Cari B. Sacks | $14,200 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Liuna Chicago Laborers Dist Council | $11,000 | 3 | Burr Ridge, IL | |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Mangmnt | $7,950 | 4 | Countryside, IL | |
| Chicago Federation of Labor (lobbying client) | $6,500 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicago for Rahm Emanuel | $5,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| JB for Governor | $5,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| gas plus inc dba buddy bear car wash | $5,000 | 2 | Berwyn, IL | |
| ITI Intermodal Inc | $5,000 | 1 | Wilmington, IL | |
| friends of willie preston | $5,000 | 1 | IL | |
| Norfolk Southern Corporation (lobbying client) | $4,500 | 4 | Norfolk, VA | |
| CSX | $4,000 | 3 | Jacksonville, FL | |
| kwik Mart | $4,000 | 2 | chicago, IL | |
| Cozen O Connor | $3,500 | 4 | philadelphia, PA | |
| Friends of Michael J Madigan | $3,346 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Mgmt PAC | $3,155 | 3 | Countryside, IL | |
| forest printing co | $2,972 | 1 | Forest Park, IL | |
| AFSCME Ill Council No 31 | $2,500 | 2 | Springfield, IL | |
| AFSCME Illinois Council No 31 | $2,500 | 2 | Springfield, IL | |
| Pete's fresh market 4343 corporation | $2,500 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers Dist. Council PAC | $2,500 | 1 | Burr Ridge, IL | |
| Illinois Restaurateurs | $2,000 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Lightfoot for Chicago | $2,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| Tactical Resolutions | $2,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL |
Top donors' employers
Lobbyists who gave
| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Livingston | $4,000 | 3 |
| Herbert Smith | $3,500 | 5 |
| Patrick Carey | $3,250 | 4 |
| John Dunn | $3,250 | 4 |
| Jonathan Buckner | $3,000 | 2 |
| John Doerrer | $2,000 | 2 |
| Michael Alvarez | $1,500 | 1 |
| Lara Dailey | $1,000 | 1 |
| Gabriela Manzanares Jule | $1,000 | 1 |
| Joseph Moore | $500 | 1 |
| Luis Andrade | $500 | 1 |
| James Watson | $250 | 1 |
| Paul Williams | $200 | 1 |
| Thomas Murphy | $150 | 1 |
| Donald Williams | $125 | 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 | $3,000 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); Patrick Carey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); Lara Dailey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Shares the most donors with
- Gregory I. Mitchell: 12 donors in common (6% overlap)
- Emma Mitts: 11 donors in common (4% overlap)
- Anthony Beale: 10 donors in common (3% overlap)
- David H. Moore: 10 donors in common (2% overlap)
- Walter R. Burnett: 12 donors in common (1% 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)
- 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)
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 Derrick G. Curtis's connections and money across the Council.
Sources and methods: how we get and count this data · report an error