Jason C. Ervin's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes
Alderperson, 28th Ward (profile). Campaign committees: Citizens for Ervin.
- Cash on hand: $326,942 (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: $1,345,909; since 2019: $1,868,027 (994 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 82% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: $103,450 in 160 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 7 votes: $7,667 (below)
Top donors
| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity | $745,646 | 25 | Chicago, IL | |
| Leaders for Tomorrow PAC | $47,750 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Jason C. Ervin | $43,715 | 5 | City of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| Associated Bank N.A. | $34,034 | 27 | Chicago, IL | |
| Citizens for Karen Yarbrough | $25,000 | 1 | Maywood, IL | |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | $22,500 | 9 | Countryside, IL | |
| Michael Sacks | $19,400 | 3 | Grovesnor Capital Mgmt | Highland Park, IL |
| Cari Sacks | $19,400 | 3 | None | Highland Park, IL |
| Mid-America Carpenters Reginal Council PAC | $15,500 | 6 | Chicago, IL | |
| Andy's Deli | $15,000 | 2 | chicago, IL | |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC | $12,500 | 4 | Burr Ridge, IL | |
| I.U.O.E. Local 150 Local Area PAC | $11,500 | 5 | Countryside, IL | |
| SEIU Illinois Council PAC | $11,500 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| Synergy Construction Group LLC | $10,750 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Garfield Gas Inc | $10,500 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| Mid City Food & Liquor | $9,000 | 7 | Chicago, IL | |
| Thomas Meador | $8,250 | 4 | Michigan Ave Real Estate | Lake Forest, IL |
| K4M Inc | $8,100 | 7 | Chicago, IL | |
| RAI Services Company (lobbying client) | $8,000 | 3 | Winston-Salem, NC | |
| Realtor PAC | $8,000 | 3 | Springfield, IL | |
| Jack Wuest | $8,000 | 4 | Alternative Schools Network | Chicago, IL |
| Chicago Beverage Systems, Inc | $7,500 | 6 | Chicago, IL | |
| BOMA Chicago PAC | $7,500 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| 28th Ward Democratic Organization | $7,500 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| Leo Smith (lobbyist) | $7,500 | 2 | None | Chicago, IL |
Top donors' employers
| Employer | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| City Of Chicago | $44,715 | 6 |
| Grovesnor Capital Mgmt | $19,400 | 3 |
| Michigan Ave Real Estate | $8,000 | 3 |
| Alternative Schools Network | $8,000 | 4 |
| Chicago Public Schools | $6,000 | 2 |
| Michigan Ave Group | $5,000 | 1 |
| Eco Development | $4,000 | 2 |
| Midway Movers | $3,500 | 3 |
| Powers & Sons Construction | $3,500 | 3 |
| Related Midwest | $3,000 | 2 |
| Cvada | $3,000 | 2 |
| Fresh Farms | $2,500 | 1 |
| Chicago Hope | $2,000 | 2 |
| Mikk Construction | $2,000 | 2 |
| Clayco | $1,500 | 1 |
Lobbyists who gave
| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Ezgur | $8,500 | 10 |
| Michael Kasper | $6,500 | 9 |
| Tyler Manic | $5,750 | 6 |
| Jennifer Koehler | $5,000 | 5 |
| John Dunn | $4,500 | 5 |
| John Daley | $4,500 | 5 |
| Thomas Raines | $4,500 | 3 |
| Malcolm Weems | $3,500 | 3 |
| Michael Alvarez | $3,000 | 2 |
| Patrick Carey | $2,750 | 3 |
| John Doerrer | $2,750 | 6 |
| Arnold Harris | $2,500 | 3 |
| Jeanette Sublett | $2,075 | 4 |
| Rolando Acosta | $2,000 | 3 |
| William Griffin | $2,000 | 4 |
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 Titles 2, 4 and 6 by modifying various sections and adding… | Nov 9, 2023 | Y | $2,000 | United Airlines (company) |
| Historical landmark fee waiver for property at 105 W Adams Street/210 S Clark St | Feb 18, 2026 | Y | $1,500 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) |
| Short Term Rentals Amendment | May 21, 2025 | Y | $1,500 | Lara Dailey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| Redevelopment agreement with 105 Adams Development LLC to provide tax increment… | Sep 25, 2025 | Y | $1,000 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, LLC) |
| Proposal of new tax rates for Chicago R.E. transfer tax to set aside for homeless housing | Nov 7, 2023 | Y | $1,000 | Michael Kasper (lobbyist for Chicagoland Apartment Association) |
| W Diversey Ave - lifting liquor moratorium | Dec 10, 2025 | Y | $333 | Joseph Moore (lobbyist for Dennis Sommo) |
| Diversey and Lincoln Liquor Moratorium Amendment | Jul 16, 2025 | Y | $333 | Joseph Moore (lobbyist for Dennis Sommo) |
Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Shares the most donors with
- Monique L. Scott: 41 donors in common (6% overlap)
- Walter R. Burnett: 72 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Stephanie D. Coleman: 52 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Michael D. Rodriguez: 49 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Chris Taliaferro: 34 donors in common (5% overlap)
Legislation they sponsored that was lobbied
- Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for Lake Keeler LLC: 39 filings (Lake Keeler, LLC)
- Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for 2401 W. Congress LLC: 6 filings (4Corners, LLC)
- 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)
- Establishment of Chicago Tourism Improvement District (CTID): 2 filings (Choose Chicago, Illinois Hotel And Lodging Association)
- Call for fixed time and place for public hearing on formation of Chicago Tourism Improvement District (CTID): 2 filings (Choose Chicago, Illinois Hotel And Lodging Association)
- 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)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-120-518 establishing reporting and tracking procedures regarding hate…: 1 filings (Equality Illinois)
- 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 Jason C. Ervin's connections and money across the Council.
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