Jessica L. Fuentes's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes
Alderperson, 26th Ward (profile). Campaign committees: Friends of Jessie Fuentes.
- Cash on hand: $131,705 (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: $417,086; since 2019: $613,294 (844 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 78% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: $27,113 in 35 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 3 votes: $6,535 (below)
Top donors
| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEIU Council PAC Fund | $33,439 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| Mijente | $20,263 | 3 | Phoenix, AZ | |
| SEIU Healthcare IL IN PAC | $19,771 | 12 | Chicago, IL | |
| Friends of Omar Aquino | $17,400 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| Jose Lopez | $15,250 | 11 | Puerto Rican Cultural Center | Chicago, IL |
| Progressive Democrats for Jessie Fuentes | $15,150 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Jack Wuest | $14,500 | 13 | Alternative Schools Network | Chicago, IL |
| Centennial Medical Management Corporation | $13,500 | 7 | Chicago, IL | |
| Astor Building Solutions, LLC | $12,400 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Nadeya Khalil | $10,535 | 8 | Principal | Chicago, IL |
| Mark Falanga | $10,000 | 2 | VentureMark, Inc. | Chicago, IL |
| Billy Ocasio | $9,535 | 8 | NMPRAC | Crown Point, IN |
| Peter Medina | $8,800 | 4 | Alternative Schools Network | Waukegan, IL |
| Juan Calderon (lobbyist) | $8,800 | 5 | Puerto Rican Cultural Center | Chicago, IL |
| Michael Alvarez (lobbyist) | $8,500 | 6 | Alvarez and Associates | Chicago, IL |
| Juan Moreno | $7,035 | 3 | JGMA | Chicago, IL |
| Leo Smith (lobbyist) | $7,000 | 4 | Foundations College Prep | Chicago, IL |
| Michael Nieves | $6,500 | 4 | HITN | Brooklyn, NY |
| Chicago Teachers Union - PAC | $6,500 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| United with Delia | $6,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| Jeff Zappone | $6,000 | 2 | The California Clipper | Chicago, IL |
| Cook County College Teachers Union-COPE | $5,950 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| Gino Battaglia | $5,500 | 6 | Self | Chicago, IL |
| Jessica Fuentes | $5,250 | 2 | Puerto Rican Cultural Center | Chicago, IL |
| Xd-Technology Industry, LLC | $5,000 | 2 | Chicago, IL |
Top donors' employers
| Employer | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rican Cultural Center | $26,800 | 12 |
| Alternative Schools Network | $23,300 | 16 |
| Principal | $10,535 | 8 |
| Hitn | $10,100 | 9 |
| Nmprac | $10,035 | 8 |
| Venturemark, Inc. | $10,000 | 2 |
| Alvarez And Associates | $8,500 | 6 |
| Jgma | $7,035 | 3 |
| Foundations College Prep | $7,000 | 4 |
| The California Clipper | $6,000 | 2 |
| Prcc | $5,750 | 6 |
| Berria Llc | $5,000 | 1 |
| All Masonry Construction | $4,500 | 3 |
| Casa Blanca | $4,000 | 4 |
| Ibf Prop Mgmt Llc | $4,000 | 2 |
Lobbyists who gave
| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Alvarez | $8,500 | 6 |
| Patrick Carey | $3,000 | 4 |
| John Dunn | $3,000 | 4 |
| Leo Smith | $3,000 | 2 |
| Juan Calderon Cuza | $2,400 | 3 |
| Rolando Acosta | $2,035 | 3 |
| Gabriela Manzanares Jule | $1,500 | 2 |
| Martin Montes | $1,250 | 4 |
| Fred Lebed | $500 | 1 |
| Tyler Manic | $500 | 1 |
| Lisa Duarte | $500 | 1 |
| Sabha Abour | $500 | 1 |
| Tiffany Sostrin | $400 | 2 |
| Daniel Robles | $28 | 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 | $4,000 | Patrick Carey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); John Dunn (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| Historical landmark designation for Bryn Mawr Avenue District located at 900 through… | Sep 23, 2026 | Y | $1,535 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 3244 - 50 Bryn Mawr LLC) |
| Liquor Moratorium Lift on Packaged Goods on Kedzie | Oct 22, 2024 | Y | $1,000 | Michael Alvarez (lobbyist for Circle K) |
Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Shares the most donors with
- Daniel La Spata: 25 donors in common (3% overlap)
- Michael D. Rodriguez: 23 donors in common (2% overlap)
- Ruth Cruz: 17 donors in common (2% overlap)
- Anthony J. Quezada: 13 donors in common (2% overlap)
- Carlos Ramírez-Rosa: 12 donors in common (2% overlap)
Legislation they sponsored that was lobbied
- Combined Heat and Power System, Industrial Production, Clean and Affordable Buildings Ordinance: 33 filings (Energy Action Fund, Illinois Environmental Council, Illinois Health And Hospital Association, Illinois Hospital Association)
- 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)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Title 13 by adding new Chapter 13-150 establishing requirements for…: 6 filings (Illinois Environmental Council, Openlands)
- 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)
- NW Side Housing Preservation Ordinance Amendments: 3 filings (Chicago Association Of Realtors, Chicagoland Apartment Association)
- Chicago Commission on Human Relations directed to establish working group to address issues impacting BIPOC…: 2 filings (Equality Illinois)
- 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)
- Call on Illinois General Assembly to pass transit management reform and revenue omnibus package: 1 filings (Illinois Environmental Council)
- 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)
- Congratulations extended to National Museum of Puerto Rican Arts and Culture on 25th anniversary and to…: 1 filings (National Museum Of Puerto Rican Arts & Culture)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Section 5-12-130 to require sufficient written notice from landlord prior to…: 1 filings (Chicagoland Apartment Association)
- Call for City of Chicago to develop Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transition plan in accordance with…: 1 filings (Access Living Of Metropolitan Chicago)
- 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)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Section 17-13-0103-A regarding separate Special Use zoning application fees for…: 1 filings (The Small Business Advocacy Council)
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 Jessica L. Fuentes's connections and money across the Council.
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