Maria E. Hadden's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes
Alderperson, 49th Ward (profile). Campaign committees: Maria For The 49th Ward.
- Cash on hand: $15,160 (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: $145,543; since 2019: $496,776 (1,201 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 79% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: $28,325 in 53 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 7 votes: $5,333 (below)
Top donors
| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEIU HealthCare IL IN PAC | $33,833 | 15 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicago Teachers Union Local 1 PAC | $22,500 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| SEIU Illinois Council PAC Fund | $22,500 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| AFSCME Council 31 PAC | $17,484 | 8 | Chicago, IL | |
| galiyo inc. | $14,842 | 6 | Chicago, IL | |
| Maria Hadden | $10,962 | 46 | City of Chicago | |
| Chillar Party Inc. - Red Violin Wine & Spirits | $10,000 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Green Guitar Wine & Spirits Inc - Hops & Grapes | $10,000 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Gaurav Patel | $9,770 | 6 | Owned Business | Skokie, IL |
| Jane Addams Seniors in Action | $8,033 | 6 | Chicago, IL | |
| John Appel | $6,848 | 16 | Not Employed | Chicago, IL |
| Cozen O'Connor | $6,750 | 11 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Chicago Federation of Labor PAC | $6,500 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Daniel Berger (lobbyist) | $6,050 | 3 | Doctor | Chicago, IL |
| Travis Marriott | $5,800 | 1 | Ashland Addison Florist Co. | Chicago, IL |
| Heather Steans | $5,800 | 2 | Illinois General Assembly | Chicago, IL |
| Tony Fox | $5,800 | 7 | The Harper Theater LLC | Chicago, IL |
| ONE People's Campaign | $5,667 | 12 | Chicago, IL | |
| Kalpanaben Pravinkumar Patel | $5,000 | 2 | Niles Nursing Home | Des Plaines, IL |
| JB for Governor | $5,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| Sheridan Chase Motel, Inc. DBA Super 8 | $5,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| Michael Quoss | $4,828 | 21 | Not Employed | Chicago, IL |
| United Working Families PAC | $4,692 | 11 | Chicago, IL | |
| Comcast Financial Agency Corp | $4,500 | 3 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | $4,500 | 2 | Countryside, IL |
Top donors' employers
| Employer | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| City Of Chicago | $10,678 | 41 |
| Owned Business | $9,270 | 5 |
| Ashland Addison Florist Co. | $5,800 | 1 |
| Illinois General Assembly | $5,800 | 2 |
| Doctor | $5,600 | 1 |
| Niles Nursing Home | $5,000 | 2 |
| Alvarez And Associates | $4,000 | 3 |
| The Harper Theater Llc | $4,000 | 3 |
| Chicago Cred | $3,500 | 2 |
| Leanor Group Llc | $2,650 | 6 |
| Morse Cutz | $2,000 | 2 |
| Eyes On The Future Child Development Center | $1,500 | 1 |
| Bucktown Law | $1,250 | 2 |
| Center For Racial And Gender Equity | $1,000 | 1 |
| Gilead Sciences | $1,000 | 1 |
Lobbyists who gave
| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Carey | $5,750 | 10 |
| John Dunn | $5,000 | 9 |
| Michael Alvarez | $4,000 | 3 |
| Jonathan Buckner | $3,000 | 2 |
| Leo Smith | $2,500 | 2 |
| Cara Bader | $1,500 | 1 |
| Lara Dailey | $1,500 | 1 |
| Alexandra Sims | $1,000 | 4 |
| Paul Rosenfeld | $750 | 2 |
| Tiffany Sostrin | $650 | 2 |
| Jennifer Walling | $525 | 8 |
| Rolando Acosta | $500 | 1 |
| Gabriela Manzanares Jule | $500 | 1 |
| Fred Lebed | $333 | 2 |
| Roderick Sawyer | $333 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Term Rentals Amendment | May 21, 2025 | A | $3,000 | 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 | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 3244 - 50 Bryn Mawr LLC) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-120-518 establishing reporting and tracking… | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $500 | Equality Illinois (company) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4 and 6 by modifying various sections and adding… | Nov 9, 2023 | Y | $500 | Equality Illinois (company) |
| Proposal of new tax rates for Chicago R.E. transfer tax to set aside for homeless housing | Nov 7, 2023 | Y | $500 | Equality Illinois (company) |
| W Diversey Ave - lifting liquor moratorium | Dec 10, 2025 | A | $167 | Joseph Moore (lobbyist for Dennis Sommo) |
| Diversey and Lincoln Liquor Moratorium Amendment | Jul 16, 2025 | Y | $167 | Joseph Moore (lobbyist for Dennis Sommo) |
Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Shares the most donors with
- Silvana Tabares: 13 donors in common (3% overlap)
- Ruth Cruz: 16 donors in common (2% overlap)
- Angela Clay: 14 donors in common (2% overlap)
- Jeylú B. Gutiérrez: 14 donors in common (2% overlap)
- Monique L. Scott: 13 donors in common (2% overlap)
Legislation they sponsored that was lobbied
- Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-31 and Title 17 regarding environmental cumulative impacts of…: 36 filings (Hazel M. Johnson Cumulative Impact Ordinance Co-Governance Coalition, Illinois Environmental Council, Illinois Manufacturers' Association, Little Village Environmental Justice Organization)
- 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)
- Chicago Shoreline Advisory Board: 6 filings (Openlands)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Title 13 by adding new Chapter 13-150 establishing requirements for…: 6 filings (Illinois Environmental Council, Openlands)
- Call for hearing(s) regarding lead service line replacement programs: 4 filings (Illinois Environmental Council, Little Village Environmental Justice Organization)
- 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)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 5-8 and 6-10 regarding protections of civil rights for individuals with…: 3 filings (Equality Illinois)
- 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)
- Department of Family and Support Services and Department of Public Health required to annually collect race…: 2 filings (Chinese American Service League, Inc.)
- Heat-Related Illness Prevention in Outdoor Places of Employment Ordinance: 2 filings (Chicagoland Chamber Of Commerce, Comcast Cable Communications Management, LLC)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 5-12 regarding security deposits and move-in fees charged to tenants of…: 2 filings (Chicagoland Apartment Association)
- Call on Illinois General Assembly to pass transit management reform and revenue omnibus package: 1 filings (Illinois Environmental 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 Maria E. Hadden's connections and money across the Council.
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