# Desmon C. Yancy's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes

Alderperson, 5th Ward ([profile](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5)). Campaign committees: [Friends of Desmon Yancy](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=38925).

- Cash on hand: **[$58,196](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=38925)** (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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/desmon-c-yancy#money-near-votes))

**Chart:** [Top donors to Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/desmon-c-yancy/chart.svg) · download the [data (CSV)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/desmon-c-yancy/data.csv) · [embed](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/desmon-c-yancy/embed)

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

## 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4126-michael-alvarez) | $6,000 | 4 |
| [John Dunn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4193-john-dunn) | $5,250 | 9 |
| [Patrick Carey](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/14921-patrick-carey) | $5,250 | 9 |
| [John Daley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/18181-john-daley) | $3,000 | 2 |
| [Jonathan Buckner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/22261-jonathan-buckner) | $3,000 | 2 |
| Leo Smith | $1,500 | 1 |
| Gabriela Manzanares Jule | $1,500 | 2 |
| [Rolando Acosta](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3845-rolando-acosta) | $1,250 | 4 |
| Kevin Conlon | $1,050 | 4 |
| Scott Weiner | $1,000 | 2 |
| [Tiffany Sostrin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/27381-tiffany-sostrin) | $1,000 | 3 |
| [John Doerrer](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3836-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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0005763-regarding-standards-rooftop-grade-outdoor-dining) | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $4,577 | Chicago Federation Of Labor (company) |
| [Short Term Rentals Amendment](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0013637-title-4-vacation-rental-data-reporting) | 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0007754-titles-2-4-adding-new-new) | 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](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) |
| [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) |
| [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 | $250 | 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 | $250 | 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 | $250 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 1810 W Jackson Investors 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 | $250 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, LLC) |
| [Lincoln Ave 35-2015](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0006007-no-1-lincoln-ave-tax-increment) | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $250 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 5019 Lincoln LLC) |
| [SO2024-0008201](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0008201-adding-new-requiring-city-data-processed) | 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/desmon-c-yancy-vs-william-e-hall): 25 donors in common (6% overlap)
- [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/desmon-c-yancy-vs-jeylu-b-gutierrez): 29 donors in common (6% overlap)
- [Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/desmon-c-yancy-vs-monique-l-scott): 24 donors in common (5% overlap)
- [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/desmon-c-yancy-vs-stephanie-d-coleman): 41 donors in common (5% overlap)
- [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/desmon-c-yancy-vs-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…](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)
- [Chicago Shoreline Advisory Board](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0008866-inserting-new-chicago-shoreline-advisory-board): 6 filings (Openlands)
- [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)
- [Designation of May as "Haitian American Heritage Month" in Chicago](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2025-0017092-may-haitian-american-heritage-month-chicago): 2 filings (Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago)
- [SO2024-0008201](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0008201-adding-new-requiring-city-data-processed): 2 filings (Amazon.Com Services LLC, Illinois Environmental Council)
- [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)
- [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)
- [Call for adoption of Small Business Bill of Rights](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2026-0026043-call-adoption-small-business-bill-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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SOr2026-0023422-call-city-chicago-develop-americans-disabilities): 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2023-0004214-call-hearing-pretexual-police-traffic-stops): 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/connections/desmon-c-yancy) and [money across the Council](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money).

Sources and methods: [how we get and count this data](/about#methods) · [report an error](/about#corrections)

---
Source: https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/desmon-c-yancy · Chicago Politics, an independent tracker of the Chicago City Council. Guide for agents: https://www.chicagopolitics.org/llms.txt