# Felix Cardona Jr.'s campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes

Alderperson, 31st Ward ([profile](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/31)). Campaign committees: [Citizens to Elect Felix Cardona Jr](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=34692).

- Cash on hand: **[$69,681](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=34692)** (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: **$346,695**; since 2019: $899,774 (1,048 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 58% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: **$51,083** in 97 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 8 votes: **$7,000** ([below](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/felix-cardona-jr#money-near-votes))

**Chart:** [Top donors to Felix Cardona Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/felix-cardona-jr/chart.svg) · download the [data (CSV)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/felix-cardona-jr/data.csv) · [embed](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/felix-cardona-jr/embed)

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

## Top donors

| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| IUOE Local 150 PAC | $60,400 | 2 |  | Countryside, IL |
| Chicagoland Operators Joint Labor Management PAC | $47,376 | 2 |  | Countryside, IL |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | $45,965 | 15 |  | Countryside, IL |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers District Council PAC | $30,500 | 12 |  | Burr Ridge, IL |
| Annabella Inc dba Carnicerias Guanajuato | $30,500 | 17 |  | Chicago, IL |
| IUOE Local 399 Political Education Fund | $13,500 | 9 |  | Chicago, IL |
| Diversey Truck Center, Inc. | $13,000 | 5 |  | Chicago, IL |
| Laskowski Professional Coorporation | $11,700 | 9 |  | Chicago, IL |
| Peoples Gas Light & Coke | $9,000 | 12 |  | Milwaukee, WI |
| Endy's Deli Inc Dba Alex's Deli | $9,000 | 8 |  | Chicago, IL |
| Morelia Supermarket #2, Inc | $8,500 | 8 |  | Chicago, IL |
| Reveliotis Law PC | $8,500 | 5 |  | Park Ridge, IL |
| Victory Automotive Group, LLC | $8,000 | 2 |  | Canton, MI |
| Comcast (lobbying client) | $7,500 | 6 |  | Philadelphia, PA |
| Eastern Accents | $7,500 | 8 |  | Chicago, IL |
| Cari Sacks | $7,300 | 2 | Not employed | Chicago, IL |
| Michael Sacks | $7,300 | 2 | Self employed | Chicago, IL |
| Teamsters Volunteers in Politics | $7,000 | 8 |  | Park Ridge, IL |
| Chicago Federation of Labor & Industrial Union Council PAC | $7,000 | 4 |  | Chicago, IL |
| Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council (lobbying client) | $7,000 | 7 |  | Chicago, IL |
| Chicago Association of Realtors Political Action Committee | $7,000 | 4 |  | Chicago, IL |
| Friends of Don Harmon for State Senate | $7,000 | 1 |  | Oak Park, IL |
| Cozen O'Connor | $6,250 | 11 |  | Philadelphia, PA |
| Tropical Optical (lobbying client) | $6,200 | 9 |  | Chicago, IL |
| Heat and Frost Insulators Local 17 PAC | $6,000 | 7 |  | Tinley Park, IL |

## Top donors' employers

| Employer | Total | Gifts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Humboldt Park Health | $3,500 | 2 |
| Wheels, Inc. | $3,000 | 1 |
| J&A Auto Body, Inc | $3,000 | 1 |
| Thomas R. Raines Attorney At Law. Llc | $3,000 | 2 |
| Alvarez And Associates | $2,500 | 2 |
| Washtime On Fullerton | $2,000 | 2 |
| Casey Laskowski Funeral Home | $2,000 | 2 |
| Drumwright Llc / Treehouse Records | $1,750 | 2 |
| Eastern Accents | $1,500 | 1 |
| Finkel, Martwick, Colson P.C. | $1,000 | 1 |
| Reveliotis Law, P.C. | $1,000 | 1 |
| Chicago Transit Authority | $1,000 | 1 |
| Reveliotis Law, Pc | $1,000 | 1 |
| Kaizen Incorporated | $1,000 | 2 |
| Drumwright Llc | $1,000 | 1 |

## Lobbyists who gave

| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Patrick Carey](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/14921-patrick-carey) | $6,500 | 12 |
| [John Dunn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4193-john-dunn) | $6,500 | 12 |
| [Michael Alvarez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4126-michael-alvarez) | $6,500 | 5 |
| [John Doerrer](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3836-john-doerrer) | $2,500 | 6 |
| Jennifer Koehler | $2,500 | 3 |
| Gery Chico | $2,000 | 5 |
| [John Daley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/18181-john-daley) | $2,000 | 2 |
| [Mary Minaghan Dba Mkm Services](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4162-mary-minaghan-dba-mkm-services) | $1,500 | 5 |
| [Lisa Duarte](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/25208-lisa-duarte) | $1,500 | 2 |
| Cara Bader | $1,500 | 1 |
| [Lara Dailey](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/27081-lara-dailey) | $1,500 | 1 |
| [Thomas Raines](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/17201-thomas-raines) | $1,500 | 1 |
| [Jonathan Buckner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/22261-jonathan-buckner) | $1,500 | 1 |
| Juan Calahorrano | $1,050 | 6 |
| Antonio Munoz | $1,000 | 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 | $1,500 | Lara Dailey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| [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 | $1,500 | Illinois Restaurant Association (company) |
| [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4 and 6 by modifying various sections and adding…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0002980-titles-2-4-6-modifying-adding) | Nov 9, 2023 | Y | $1,500 | Illinois Restaurant Association (company) |
| [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 | $500 | 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 | $500 | 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 | $500 | 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 | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, LLC) |

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

## Shares the most donors with

- [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/ruth-cruz-vs-felix-cardona-jr): 45 donors in common (6% overlap)
- [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/silvana-tabares-vs-felix-cardona-jr): 29 donors in common (5% overlap)
- [Jeylú B. Gutiérrez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/jeylu-b-gutierrez-vs-felix-cardona-jr): 31 donors in common (5% overlap)
- [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/michael-d-rodriguez-vs-felix-cardona-jr): 40 donors in common (4% overlap)
- [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/felix-cardona-jr-vs-samantha-nugent): 39 donors in common (4% 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)
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Title 13 by adding new Chapter 13-150 establishing requirements for…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0024083-title-13-adding-new-requirements-bird): 6 filings (Illinois Environmental Council, Openlands)
- [Designation of May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Chicago.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2026-0025370-may-2026-jewish-american-heritage-month): 3 filings (Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago, Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago)
- [NW Side Housing Preservation Ordinance Amendments](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0014256-modifying-regarding-tenant-right-first-refusal): 3 filings (Chicago Association Of Realtors, Chicagoland Apartment Association)
- [Traffic sign(s)/signal(s) at W Belmont Ave and N Karlov Ave - All-Way Stop](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0020279-traffic-sign-signal-w-belmont-ave): 2 filings (Belmont Karlov LLC)
- [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 for hearing(s) on utilization of MBE/WBEs by Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) and associated spending for…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2024-0010150-call-hearing-utilization-mbe-wbes-commonwealth): 1 filings (Comed)
- [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.)
- [Call for hearing(s) on proposed rate hikes by Peoples Gas Company](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2023-0004577-call-hearing-proposed-rate-hikes-peoples): 1 filings (Illinois Environmental Council)
- [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 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)
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Title 3 by adding new Chapter 3-46A to impose Ground Delivery Tax on use of…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0021091-title-3-adding-new-3-46a): 1 filings (Grubhub Inc.)

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 [Felix Cardona Jr.'s connections](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/connections/felix-cardona-jr) and [money across the Council](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money).

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