Lamont J. Robinson's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes
Alderperson, 4th Ward (profile). Campaign committees: Lamont Robinson For Alderman.
- Cash on hand: $33,093 (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: $480,976; since 2019: $1,251,197 (857 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 70% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: $58,300 in 68 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 6 votes: $7,000 (below)
Top donors
| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends to Elect Lamont Robinson | $112,700 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| SEIU Healthcare IL IN PAC | $53,612 | 12 | Chicago, IL | |
| Friends For Larry Walsh Jr. | $50,000 | 1 | Elwood, IL | |
| SEIU IL Council PAC Fund | $30,500 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| SEIU Council PAC Fund | $30,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| Local 134 State and Municipal PAC IBEW | $30,000 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| Nadir Ijaz | $21,025 | 6 | Insight | Warren, MI |
| Citizens for Gregory Harris | $20,000 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Lamont Robinson | $17,000 | 2 | City of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | $15,000 | 4 | Countryside, IL | |
| Ayesha Pervaiz | $14,900 | 3 | Publicis Groupe | Rochester Hills, MI |
| Shea Hut Micro-Manf. LLC | $12,500 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| D. O. M. Properties Investment Inc | $11,000 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC | $10,000 | 3 | Burr RIdge, IL | |
| Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council PAC | $10,000 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| LPF Political Action Committee | $10,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| TM - 1, Inc. | $10,000 | 2 | Burbank, IL | |
| Bala Ram, Kamala, Pod Vishal & Kushal Ghimire | $10,000 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Whispers at Mariano, Inc. | $10,000 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Malcom Weems | $9,500 | 5 | Weemsway Consulting | Chicago, IL |
| Moe's Cantina | $7,665 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| CNRI, LLC | $7,500 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| Aberdeen Construction Services Inc | $7,500 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Dearborn Wholesale LLC | $7,038 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Bill Lowry | $6,900 | 3 | Nyhan Bambrick | Chicago, IL |
Top donors' employers
| Employer | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Insight | $29,425 | 8 |
| City Of Chicago | $18,500 | 3 |
| Publicis Groupe | $14,900 | 3 |
| Weemsway Consulting | $9,500 | 5 |
| Nyhan Bambrick | $6,900 | 3 |
| Grosvenor Capital Management | $6,900 | 1 |
| Farpoint Development | $6,500 | 3 |
| Tria Adelfi | $6,500 | 4 |
| Omar, Inc. | $6,000 | 1 |
| Imacs | $5,500 | 2 |
| Jasmdpc | $5,500 | 4 |
| Show Strategy | $5,500 | 4 |
| Decennial Group | $5,000 | 1 |
| Enduir Cyber | $5,000 | 1 |
| Dac Developments Llc | $5,000 | 1 |
Lobbyists who gave
| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Weems | $7,000 | 3 |
| Patrick Carey | $5,000 | 4 |
| John Dunn | $5,000 | 4 |
| Jonathan Buckner | $3,000 | 2 |
| Robert Dunn | $3,000 | 2 |
| Robert Charles | $2,500 | 3 |
| Thomas Raines | $2,500 | 2 |
| Lisa Duarte | $2,000 | 2 |
| Kevin Conlon | $1,600 | 5 |
| Chad Hoosier | $1,600 | 2 |
| David Gross | $1,500 | 1 |
| Anthony Licata | $1,500 | 1 |
| Michael Alvarez | $1,500 | 1 |
| Guy Chipparoni | $1,500 | 1 |
| Jennifer Koehler | $1,500 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment of Municipal Code 7-5-0207 regarding Outdoor Patio 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… | Nov 9, 2023 | Y | $1,500 | Illinois Restaurant Association (company) |
| Short Term Rentals Amendment | May 21, 2025 | Y | $1,000 | Lara Dailey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| CBA International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Teamsters Local Union No. 743 - Nurses | Oct 22, 2024 | Y | $1,000 | Teamsters Local Union No 743 (company) |
| Proposal of new tax rates for Chicago R.E. transfer tax to set aside for homeless housing | Nov 7, 2023 | Y | $1,000 | Chicagoland Apartment Association (company) |
| Negotiated sale of vacant City-owned property at 5339-5345 S State St to Deeply Rooted… | Jul 19, 2023 | Y | $1,000 | Deeply Rooted Dance Theater (employees) |
Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Shares the most donors with
- Desmon C. Yancy: 33 donors in common (4% overlap)
- Monique L. Scott: 32 donors in common (4% overlap)
- Pat Dowell: 72 donors in common (4% overlap)
- Stephanie D. Coleman: 44 donors in common (4% overlap)
- Michelle A. Harris: 27 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…: 9 filings (Equality Illinois, Illinois Restaurant Association, Seiu Local 1, United Airlines)
- Establishment 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)
- 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)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Title 9 by adding new Chapter 9-125 entitled "Tow Rotation System": 1 filings (American Property Casualty Insurance Association)
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 Lamont J. Robinson's connections and money across the Council.
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