# Jason C. Ervin's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes

Alderperson, 28th Ward ([profile](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28)). Campaign committees: [Citizens for Ervin](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=23112).

- Cash on hand: **[$326,942](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=23112)** (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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/jason-c-ervin#money-near-votes))

**Chart:** [Top donors to Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/jason-c-ervin/chart.svg) · download the [data (CSV)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/jason-c-ervin/data.csv) · [embed](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/jason-c-ervin/embed)

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

## 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/9621-michael-ezgur) | $8,500 | 10 |
| [Michael Kasper](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3740-michael-kasper) | $6,500 | 9 |
| [Tyler Manic](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/13202-tyler-manic) | $5,750 | 6 |
| Jennifer Koehler | $5,000 | 5 |
| [John Dunn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4193-john-dunn) | $4,500 | 5 |
| [John Daley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/18181-john-daley) | $4,500 | 5 |
| [Thomas Raines](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/17201-thomas-raines) | $4,500 | 3 |
| Malcolm Weems | $3,500 | 3 |
| [Michael Alvarez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4126-michael-alvarez) | $3,000 | 2 |
| [Patrick Carey](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/14921-patrick-carey) | $2,750 | 3 |
| [John Doerrer](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3836-john-doerrer) | $2,750 | 6 |
| Arnold Harris | $2,500 | 3 |
| Jeanette Sublett | $2,075 | 4 |
| [Rolando Acosta](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3845-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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0002980-titles-2-4-6-modifying-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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/Or2025-0021609-historical-landmark-fee-waiver-property-105) | Feb 18, 2026 | Y | $1,500 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) |
| [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.) |
| [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 | $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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2023-0004166-submission-public-question-referendum-chicago-voters) | Nov 7, 2023 | Y | $1,000 | Michael Kasper (lobbyist for Chicagoland Apartment Association) |
| [W Diversey Ave - lifting liquor moratorium](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0020664-allow-additional-alcoholic-liquor-licenses-portion) | Dec 10, 2025 | Y | $333 | Joseph Moore (lobbyist for Dennis Sommo) |
| [Diversey and Lincoln Liquor Moratorium Amendment](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0018058-allow-additional-alcoholic-liquor-licenses-portion) | 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/monique-l-scott-vs-jason-c-ervin): 41 donors in common (6% overlap)
- [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/walter-r-burnett-vs-jason-c-ervin): 72 donors in common (5% overlap)
- [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/stephanie-d-coleman-vs-jason-c-ervin): 52 donors in common (5% overlap)
- [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/michael-d-rodriguez-vs-jason-c-ervin): 49 donors in common (5% overlap)
- [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/jason-c-ervin-vs-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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0009403-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway): 39 filings (Lake Keeler, LLC)
- [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for 2401 W. Congress LLC](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0029350-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway): 6 filings (4Corners, LLC)
- [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)
- [Establishment of Chicago Tourism Improvement District (CTID)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0022544-establishment-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)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SR2025-0021936-call-fixed-time-place-public-hearing): 2 filings (Choose Chicago, Illinois Hotel And Lodging Association)
- [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)
- [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 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 [Jason C. Ervin's connections](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/connections/jason-c-ervin) and [money across the Council](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money).

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