Emma Mitts's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes
Alderperson, 37th Ward (profile). Campaign committees: I.M.P.A.C., Citizens to Elect Emma Mitts.
- Cash on hand: $58,459 (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: $210,635; since 2019: $571,399 (531 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 57% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: $73,500 in 109 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 5 votes: $4,000 (below)
Top donors
| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liuna Chgo Laborers' District Council PAC | $42,500 | 9 | Burr Ridge, IL | |
| Cari B Sacks | $19,800 | 4 | Grosvenor Capital | Highland Park, IL |
| Michael J Sacks | $19,800 | 4 | Grosvenor Capital Management | Highland Park, IL |
| Craig K Freedman | $18,250 | 12 | Freedman Seating Co | Chicago, IL |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | $17,000 | 7 | Countryside, IL | |
| SEIU IL Council PAC Fund | $15,000 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| DoorDash Inc (lobbying client) | $12,000 | 4 | San Francisco, CA | |
| Chicago for Rahm Emanuel | $10,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| Windy City Iron and Metal | $10,000 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Grubhub Inc (lobbying client) | $8,000 | 4 | New York, NY | |
| Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council PAC | $7,500 | 7 | Chicago, IL | |
| Steve Hoffman | $7,500 | 5 | Hoffman Furniture Restoration | Chicago, IL |
| INCS Action PAC | $6,500 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Comcast Financial Agency Corporation | $6,000 | 4 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Peoples Gas Light & Coke | $6,000 | 8 | Milwaukee, WI | |
| T-Mobile USA Inc (lobbying client) | $5,705 | 6 | Bellevue, WA | |
| Illinois Hotel-Motel Political Action Committee | $5,500 | 4 | Springfield, IL | |
| Walnut Street Properties Inc | $5,500 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Gas Plus Inc dba Buddy Bear Car Wash | $5,500 | 4 | Berwyn, IL | |
| Gold Rush Amusements Inc (lobbying client) | $5,000 | 2 | Hoffman Estates, IL | |
| S.E.I.U. Local 73 B-PAC | $5,000 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Willie L Wilson | $5,000 | 1 | self employed | Chicago, IL |
| Premier Hospitality LLC | $5,000 | 2 | Palos Hills, IL | |
| JB For Governor | $5,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| Reliable Asphalt Corporation (lobbying client) | $4,750 | 5 | Bartlett, IL |
Top donors' employers
| Employer | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Capital | $19,400 | 3 |
| Grosvenor Capital Management | $19,400 | 3 |
| Freedman Seating Co | $12,250 | 8 |
| Hoffman Furniture Restoration | $7,000 | 4 |
| Freedman By Lippert | $6,000 | 4 |
| Wheels Inc | $4,300 | 1 |
| Weinberg/Newton Gallery | $3,000 | 1 |
| Daley Insurance | $3,000 | 2 |
| Exelon Corp | $2,500 | 1 |
| Daley Strategies | $2,500 | 2 |
| Oxford Auto Insurance | $2,500 | 1 |
| East Lake Management | $2,500 | 1 |
| Chicago Board Of Education | $2,250 | 2 |
| Chicago White Sox | $2,000 | 2 |
| Macarthur'S Restaurant | $2,000 | 2 |
Lobbyists who gave
| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| John Dunn | $8,000 | 9 |
| Patrick Carey | $6,500 | 7 |
| John Harris | $6,000 | 5 |
| John Doerrer | $5,500 | 6 |
| John Daley | $5,500 | 4 |
| Mary Minaghan Dba Mkm Services | $5,250 | 10 |
| Michael Sutton | $3,000 | 2 |
| Thomas Raines | $2,500 | 2 |
| Gabriela Manzanares Jule | $2,500 | 2 |
| Arnold Harris | $2,000 | 2 |
| Amy Healy | $2,000 | 2 |
| Pat Doerr | $1,700 | 7 |
| Jason Lunderman | $1,500 | 1 |
| Jerry Mickelson | $1,500 | 3 |
| Robert Blackwell | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Term Rentals Amendment | May 21, 2025 | Y | $3,000 | Patrick Carey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); John Dunn (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-022 (35.84) and 4-60-023 (35.84) to allow… | Oct 14, 2026 | Y | $250 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 2616 N Milwaukee(Chicago), LLC) |
| Historical landmark designation for Bryn Mawr Avenue District located at 900 through… | Sep 23, 2026 | Y | $250 | 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) |
Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Shares the most donors with
- Monique L. Scott: 33 donors in common (7% overlap)
- Silvana Tabares: 23 donors in common (6% overlap)
- Chris Taliaferro: 27 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Anthony Beale: 25 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Michelle A. Harris: 22 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)
- 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)
- Call for hearing(s) on utilization of MBE/WBEs by Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) and associated spending for…: 1 filings (Comed)
- 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.)
- Call for hearing(s) on proposed rate hikes by Peoples Gas Company: 1 filings (Illinois Environmental Council)
- 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 Emma Mitts's connections and money across the Council.
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