Desmon C. Yancy's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes
Alderperson, 5th Ward (profile). Campaign committees: Friends of Desmon Yancy.
- Cash on hand: $58,196 (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: $265,718; since 2019: $620,943 (563 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 77% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: $39,750 in 79 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 11 votes: $11,977 (below)
Top donors
| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEIU HealthCare IL IN PAC | $99,701 | 21 | Chicago, IL | |
| SEIU IL Council PAC | $67,500 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicago Teachers Union-PAC | $45,000 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicago Teachers Union PAC (Illinois Federation of Teachers) | $30,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| United Working Families PAC | $17,819 | 7 | Chicago, IL | |
| INA-PAC | $11,000 | 2 | Springfield, IL | |
| Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council (lobbying client) | $10,500 | 6 | Chicago, IL | |
| Center for Racial and Gender Equity | $10,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicagoland Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | $10,000 | 4 | Countryside, IL | |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council | $8,000 | 5 | Burr Rdige, IL | |
| SEIU Local 73 (lobbying client) | $6,612 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| Cook County College Teachers Union | $6,250 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| Guy Comer | $6,000 | 4 | CSEF | Middleton, WI |
| Michael Alvarez (lobbyist) | $6,000 | 4 | Alvarez & Associates | Chicago, IL |
| MAC Property Management (lobbying client) | $6,000 | 4 | Englewood, NJ | |
| Fuel Line Management | $6,000 | 1 | Bridgeview, IL | |
| Cozen O'Connor | $5,250 | 9 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Roofers & Waterproofers Local 11 | $5,000 | 5 | Oak Brook, IL | |
| Friends for Celina Villanueva | $5,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| Jobin Thomas | $5,000 | 2 | Parkview Mart Inc | Chicago, IL |
| Chicago Federation of Labor (lobbying client) | $4,577 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Benjamin Van Horne | $4,500 | 3 | Greenline Homes | Riverside, IL |
| DL3 Realty Advisors, LLC (lobbying client) | $4,500 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| DLA Piper | $4,000 | 6 | Baltimore, MD | |
| Dolores Thibodeaux | $4,000 | 2 | Allpoints Security | Chicago, IL |
Top donors' employers
| Employer | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Csef | $6,000 | 4 |
| Alvarez & Associates | $6,000 | 4 |
| Parkview Mart Inc | $5,000 | 2 |
| Greenline Homes | $4,500 | 3 |
| Allpoints Security | $4,000 | 2 |
| Cleve Re Services | $3,750 | 4 |
| Amiel Harper | $3,500 | 1 |
| Daley Strategies | $3,000 | 2 |
| Ashlaur | $2,500 | 1 |
| Aby & Summer Inc | $2,500 | 1 |
| Community Ins Center | $2,500 | 1 |
| Diya Group | $2,500 | 1 |
| Brown & Momen | $2,000 | 2 |
| Kates Detective & Security Agency | $2,000 | 2 |
| Neal & Leroy | $2,000 | 2 |
Lobbyists who gave
| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Alvarez | $6,000 | 4 |
| John Dunn | $5,250 | 9 |
| Patrick Carey | $5,250 | 9 |
| John Daley | $3,000 | 2 |
| Jonathan Buckner | $3,000 | 2 |
| Leo Smith | $1,500 | 1 |
| Gabriela Manzanares Jule | $1,500 | 2 |
| Rolando Acosta | $1,250 | 4 |
| Kevin Conlon | $1,050 | 4 |
| Scott Weiner | $1,000 | 2 |
| Tiffany Sostrin | $1,000 | 3 |
| John Doerrer | $1,000 | 3 |
| Craig Huffman | $1,000 | 1 |
| Lissa Druss | $750 | 3 |
| Thomas Murphy | $750 | 3 |
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 | $4,577 | Chicago Federation Of Labor (company) |
| Short Term Rentals Amendment | May 21, 2025 | Y | $2,500 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); Patrick Carey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); Lara Dailey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| Used Lithium battery prohibitions on resale | Sep 18, 2024 | Y | $1,575 | John Daley (lobbyist for Doordash, Inc.); Iyana Simba (lobbyist for Illinois Environmental Council) |
| Liquor Moratorium Lift on Packaged Goods on Kedzie | Oct 22, 2024 | Y | $1,500 | Michael Alvarez (lobbyist for Circle K) |
| 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) |
| Historical landmark fee waiver for property at 105 W Adams Street/210 S Clark St | Feb 18, 2026 | Y | $250 | 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 | $250 | 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 | $250 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 1810 W Jackson Investors LLC) |
| Redevelopment agreement with 105 Adams Development LLC to provide tax increment… | Sep 25, 2025 | Y | $250 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, LLC) |
| Lincoln Ave 35-2015 | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $250 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 5019 Lincoln LLC) |
| SO2024-0008201 | Sep 18, 2024 | Y | $75 | Iyana Simba (lobbyist for Illinois Environmental Council) |
Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Shares the most donors with
- William E. Hall: 25 donors in common (6% overlap)
- Jeylú B. Gutiérrez: 29 donors in common (6% overlap)
- Monique L. Scott: 24 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Stephanie D. Coleman: 41 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Andre Vasquez Jr.: 44 donors in common (5% 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)
- Chicago Shoreline Advisory Board: 6 filings (Openlands)
- 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)
- Designation of May as "Haitian American Heritage Month" in Chicago: 2 filings (Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago)
- SO2024-0008201: 2 filings (Amazon.Com Services LLC, Illinois Environmental Council)
- Call on Illinois General Assembly to pass transit management reform and revenue omnibus package: 1 filings (Illinois Environmental Council)
- 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)
- Call for adoption of Small Business Bill of Rights: 1 filings (The Small Business Advocacy Council)
- Call for City of Chicago to develop Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transition plan in accordance with…: 1 filings (Access Living Of Metropolitan Chicago)
- Call for hearing(s) on pretexual police traffic stops in Chicago and impact on Black and Latine city residents: 1 filings (Access Living Of Metropolitan Chicago)
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 Desmon C. Yancy's connections and money across the Council.
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