Matthew J. Martin's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes
Alderperson, 47th Ward (profile). Campaign committees: Friends of Matt Martin.
- Cash on hand: $361,597 (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: $451,648; since 2019: $995,308 (2,042 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 76% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: $68,368 in 144 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 10 votes: $7,707 (below)
Top donors
| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEIU Healthcare IL IN PAC | $30,500 | 11 | Chicago, IL | |
| AFSCME Illinois Council No. 31 PAC | $24,500 | 9 | Springfield, IL | |
| SEIU Illinois State Council (lobbying client) | $21,000 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| Dover Strategy Group | $20,514 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| Heather A. Steans | $15,163 | 6 | State of Illinois | Chicago, IL |
| Chicago Teachers Union (lobbying client) | $15,089 | 6 | Chicago, IL | |
| SEIU Local 73 (lobbying client) | $14,973 | 11 | Chicago, IL | |
| Daniel R. Lombard | $13,900 | 9 | Quinn Emanuel | Chicago, IL |
| William Hobert | $13,300 | 3 | WH Trading LLC | Chicago, IL |
| Comcast (lobbying client) | $9,000 | 6 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| John Lydon | $8,717 | 12 | Gomberg Sharfman PC | Chicago, IL |
| Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council (lobbying client) | $8,500 | 8 | Chicago, IL | |
| Citizens for Gregory Harris | $8,250 | 9 | Chicago, IL | |
| DLA Piper LLP | $8,000 | 10 | Baltimore, MD | |
| Cozen O'Connor | $8,000 | 9 | Chicago, IL | |
| Cook County College Teachers Union | $7,700 | 7 | Chicago, IL | |
| Loevy & Loevy | $7,500 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Julie Hobert | $7,403 | 5 | Retired | Chicago, IL |
| Amy Morton | $7,164 | 7 | NBC Universal | Chicago, IL |
| Michael Alvarez (lobbyist) | $7,098 | 5 | Alvarez Affairs | Chicago, IL |
| UFCW Local 881 PAC | $7,000 | 10 | Des Plaines, IL | |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | $7,000 | 5 | Countryside, IL | |
| Schain Banks Kenny & Schwartz | $6,500 | 6 | Chicago, IL | |
| Bridge Structural and Reinforcing Ironworkers Local 1 | $6,500 | 6 | Forest Park, IL | |
| Merritt DeWitt | $6,000 | 3 | Not Employed | Chicago, IL |
Top donors' employers
| Employer | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Kirkland & Ellis Llp | $15,114 | 15 |
| Wh Trading Llc | $12,900 | 2 |
| Quinn Emanuel | $9,600 | 8 |
| Loevy & Loevy | $6,702 | 10 |
| State Of Illinois | $6,534 | 5 |
| Nbc Universal | $6,164 | 6 |
| Gomberg Sharfman Pc | $6,025 | 6 |
| Lightspring Capital Partners | $5,000 | 5 |
| Loevy & Loevy Attorneys At Law | $4,000 | 2 |
| Alternative Schools Network | $4,000 | 3 |
| Acosta Ezgur, Llc | $3,618 | 6 |
| Seven Point | $3,500 | 3 |
| Uchicago Medicine | $3,500 | 3 |
| Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, Llp | $3,300 | 1 |
| Kni Communications | $3,125 | 4 |
Lobbyists who gave
| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Carey | $8,000 | 9 |
| Tyler Manic | $7,500 | 7 |
| John Dunn | $7,000 | 8 |
| Michael Alvarez | $6,000 | 4 |
| Leo Smith | $4,500 | 3 |
| John Daley | $4,250 | 5 |
| Rolando Acosta | $3,601 | 6 |
| Paul Rosenfeld | $2,500 | 2 |
| Brian Daly | $2,216 | 4 |
| John Kamis | $2,000 | 2 |
| Jonathan Buckner | $2,000 | 2 |
| Kevin Wolfberg | $1,500 | 1 |
| Gabriela Manzanares Jule | $1,500 | 1 |
| Cara Bader | $1,500 | 1 |
| Jennifer Koehler | $1,500 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liquor Moratorium Lift on Packaged Goods on Kedzie | Oct 22, 2024 | Y | $1,500 | Michael Alvarez (lobbyist for Circle K) |
| Historical landmark designation for Bryn Mawr Avenue District located at 900 through… | Sep 23, 2026 | Y | $1,035 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 3244 - 50 Bryn Mawr LLC) |
| Historical landmark fee waiver for property at 105 W Adams Street/210 S Clark St | Feb 18, 2026 | Y | $1,032 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (35.82) to allow additional package goods… | Jan 21, 2026 | Y | $1,032 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 2616 N Milwaukee(Chicago), LLC) |
| Short Term Rentals Amendment | May 21, 2025 | Y | $1,000 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); Patrick Carey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| Execution of Affordable Housing Covenant and Lien for 1810 W Jackson Blvd | Oct 16, 2025 | Y | $516 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 1810 W Jackson Investors LLC) |
| Redevelopment agreement with 105 Adams Development LLC to provide tax increment… | Sep 25, 2025 | Y | $516 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, LLC) |
| Lincoln Ave 35-2015 | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $516 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 5019 Lincoln LLC) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-022 (35.84) and 4-60-023 (35.84) to allow… | Oct 14, 2026 | Y | $516 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 2616 N Milwaukee(Chicago), LLC) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 5-8 and 6-10 regarding protections of civil rights… | Apr 16, 2025 | Y | $41 | Michael Ziri (lobbyist for Equality Illinois) |
Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Shares the most donors with
- Andre Vasquez Jr.: 52 donors in common (4% overlap)
- Daniel La Spata: 38 donors in common (3% overlap)
- Michael D. Rodriguez: 37 donors in common (3% overlap)
- Desmon C. Yancy: 27 donors in common (3% overlap)
- Scott Waguespack: 29 donors in common (3% 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 Chapter 2-44 by adding new Section 2-44-170 regarding requirements for Low…: 7 filings (Illinois Housing Council)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Title 13 by adding new Chapter 13-150 establishing requirements for…: 6 filings (Illinois Environmental Council, Openlands)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-156 regarding registration of lobbyists and regulations pertaining…: 6 filings (Forefront)
- Amendment of Municipal Code 7-5-0207 regarding Outdoor Patio Dining: 5 filings (Chicago Federation Of Labor, Friedman Properties, Illinois Restaurant Association)
- 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)
- 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)
- Call for hearing(s) on City's process for sidewalk repairs: 1 filings (Access Living Of Metropolitan Chicago)
- 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)
- Call for City of Chicago to develop Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transition plan in accordance with…: 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 Matthew J. Martin's connections and money across the Council.
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