# Gilbert Villegas's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes

Alderperson, 36th Ward ([profile](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/36)). Campaign committees: [Friends of Gilbert Villegas for Alderman](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=26023).

- Cash on hand: **[$267,333](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=26023)** (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: **$893,468**; since 2019: $2,242,382 (1,292 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 59% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: **$139,748** in 201 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 6 votes: **$16,105** ([below](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/gilbert-villegas#money-near-votes))

**Chart:** [Top donors to Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/gilbert-villegas/chart.svg) · download the [data (CSV)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/gilbert-villegas/data.csv) · [embed](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/gilbert-villegas/embed)

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

## Top donors

| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 36th Ward Dems | $155,000 | 5 |  | Chicago, IL |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | $130,958 | 14 |  | Countryside, IL |
| 36th Ward PAC | $96,000 | 4 |  | Chicago, IL |
| IBEW Illinois PAC | $51,000 | 2 |  | Washington, DC |
| Gilbert Villegas for Congress | $42,455 | 5 |  | Chicago, IL |
| Cari Sacks | $26,700 | 5 | Sacks Family Foundation | Highland Park, IL |
| Michael Sacks | $26,700 | 5 | GCM GROSVENOR | Highland Park, IL |
| Purple PAC | $26,700 | 3 |  | Chicago, IL |
| Teamsters Vounteers in Politics | $26,000 | 5 |  | Chicago, IL |
| JB Development, INC. D/B/A/ Jet Brite Systems | $25,000 | 3 |  | Bolingbrook, IL |
| Chicago Latino PAC | $23,700 | 7 |  | Chicago, IL |
| Realtor PAC | $21,000 | 3 |  | Springfield, IL |
| SEIU Local 1 (lobbying client) | $15,000 | 4 |  | Chicago, IL |
| IBEW Local 134 PAC | $15,000 | 3 |  | Chicago, IL |
| The Custom Companies | $15,000 | 2 |  | Northlake, IL |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers District Council PAC | $15,000 | 4 |  | Burr Ridge, IL |
| Eduardo Garcia | $14,600 | 3 | Realty of Chicago LLC | Berwyn, IL |
| AFSCME | $14,355 | 10 |  | Springfield, IL |
| Asha Singh | $14,000 | 2 | Synnov | Naperville, IL |
| Warren Baker | $13,000 | 6 | Baker Development | Chicago, IL |
| Latino Leadership Council | $13,000 | 1 |  | Chicago, IL |
| Donald Wilson | $12,900 | 2 | DRW Trading Corp | Chicago, IL |
| Rodrigo D'Escoto | $12,750 | 6 | Reflection Window Co | Chicago, IL |
| Local 134 PAC | $12,500 | 5 |  | Chicago, IL |
| Kim Nelson | $12,500 | 3 | MZI Group, Inc | Chicago, IL |

## Top donors' employers

| Employer | Total | Gifts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sacks Family Foundation | $26,300 | 4 |
| Gcm Grosvenor | $26,300 | 4 |
| Realty Of Chicago Llc | $17,100 | 4 |
| Synnov | $14,000 | 2 |
| Baker Development | $13,000 | 6 |
| Drw Trading Corp | $12,900 | 2 |
| Mzi Group, Inc | $12,500 | 3 |
| G&V Construction | $11,500 | 3 |
| Reflection Window Co | $10,750 | 4 |
| Reymundo Rivera | $10,000 | 3 |
| Snaidero Chicago | $9,500 | 4 |
| 2Im Group | $8,750 | 4 |
| Gugliuzza Law P.C. | $8,000 | 2 |
| Doctors Laundry Svc | $7,000 | 2 |
| Clayco | $6,500 | 5 |

## Lobbyists who gave

| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [Patrick Carey](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/14921-patrick-carey) | $7,000 | 10 |
| [John Doerrer](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3836-john-doerrer) | $7,000 | 9 |
| Thomas Livingston | $6,500 | 6 |
| Gery Chico | $6,400 | 4 |
| [John Dunn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4193-john-dunn) | $6,000 | 7 |
| Arnold Harris | $5,750 | 6 |
| David Gupta | $5,000 | 4 |
| John Harris | $5,000 | 4 |
| Jorge Perez | $4,880 | 4 |
| Daniel Shomon | $3,700 | 9 |
| John Kelly | $3,500 | 3 |
| Michael Axelrod | $3,300 | 6 |
| Marcus Nunes | $3,107 | 3 |
| [Thomas Raines](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/17201-thomas-raines) | $3,000 | 2 |
| David Gross | $3,000 | 2 |

## 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 | $6,605 | Chicago Federation Of Labor (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 | $5,000 | Seiu Local 1 (company) |
| [Proposal of new tax rates for Chicago R.E. transfer tax to set aside for homeless housing](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2023-0004166-submission-public-question-referendum-chicago-voters) | Nov 7, 2023 | N | $2,000 | Chicagoland Apartment Association (company) |
| [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.) |
| [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) |
| [Lincoln Ave 35-2015](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0006007-no-1-lincoln-ave-tax-increment) | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 5019 Lincoln LLC) |

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

## Shares the most donors with

- [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/brian-hopkins-vs-gilbert-villegas): 83 donors in common (6% overlap)
- [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/walter-r-burnett-vs-gilbert-villegas): 90 donors in common (6% overlap)
- [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/michael-d-rodriguez-vs-gilbert-villegas): 63 donors in common (5% overlap)
- [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/gilbert-villegas-vs-samantha-nugent): 58 donors in common (5% overlap)
- [William Conway](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/william-conway-vs-gilbert-villegas): 51 donors in common (4% overlap)

## Legislation they sponsored that was lobbied

- [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-5-0207 by requiring planned development approval for…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0007319-requiring-planned-development-approval-mining-excavation): 9 filings (The Invert Chicago LLC)
- [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 for hearing(s) regarding lead service line replacement programs](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2023-0002804-call-hearing-regarding-lead-service-line): 4 filings (Illinois Environmental Council, Little Village Environmental Justice Organization)
- [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)
- [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)
- [Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 3661 W Division St](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/Or2025-0020579-issuance-permits-sign-signboard-3661-w): 3 filings (Cvs Health)
- [Issuance of permits for sign(s)/signboard(s) at 3661 W Division St - Permit No. 101073440](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/Or2026-0023424-issuance-permits-sign-signboard-3661-w): 3 filings (Cvs Health)
- [Commemoration of National Hispanic Heritage Month and designation of September 15 through October 15 as…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2024-0013110-commemoration-national-hispanic-heritage-month-september): 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 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.)
- [Application for 7B Tax Incentive eligibility classification - Bally's](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0014844-support-class-7-tax-incentive-property): 1 filings (Bally'S Corporation)

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 [Gilbert Villegas's connections](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/connections/gilbert-villegas) and [money across the Council](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money).

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