# Derrick G. Curtis's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes

Alderperson, 18th Ward ([profile](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18)). Campaign committees: [Citizens to Elect Derrick G Curtis](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=26217).

- Cash on hand: **[$38,506](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=26217)** (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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/derrick-g-curtis#money-near-votes))

**Chart:** [Top donors to Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/derrick-g-curtis/chart.svg) · download the [data (CSV)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/derrick-g-curtis/data.csv) · [embed](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/derrick-g-curtis/embed)

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

## 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/14921-patrick-carey) | $3,250 | 4 |
| [John Dunn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4193-john-dunn) | $3,250 | 4 |
| [Jonathan Buckner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/22261-jonathan-buckner) | $3,000 | 2 |
| [John Doerrer](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3836-john-doerrer) | $2,000 | 2 |
| [Michael Alvarez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4126-michael-alvarez) | $1,500 | 1 |
| [Lara Dailey](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/27081-lara-dailey) | $1,000 | 1 |
| Gabriela Manzanares Jule | $1,000 | 1 |
| [Joseph Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/24884-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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0013637-title-4-vacation-rental-data-reporting) | 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/gregory-i-mitchell-vs-derrick-g-curtis): 12 donors in common (6% overlap)
- [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/derrick-g-curtis-vs-emma-mitts): 11 donors in common (4% overlap)
- [Anthony Beale](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/anthony-beale-vs-derrick-g-curtis): 10 donors in common (3% overlap)
- [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/david-h-moore-vs-derrick-g-curtis): 10 donors in common (2% overlap)
- [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/derrick-g-curtis-vs-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…](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)
- [Call on Chicago City Clerk to provide Illinois Gaming Board with certified copy of Council ordinance…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2026-0022536-call-chicago-city-clerk-provide-illinois): 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0021719-titles-1-3-4-7-8): 1 filings (Airbnb, Inc.)
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-120-518 establishing reporting and tracking procedures regarding hate…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0003932-reporting-tracking-procedures-regarding-hate-incidents): 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/connections/derrick-g-curtis) and [money across the Council](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money).

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