Matthew J. O'Shea's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes
Alderperson, 19th Ward (profile). Campaign committees: Friends of Matt O'Shea.
- Cash on hand: $55,582 (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: $696,320; since 2019: $1,628,171 (1,824 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 65% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: $138,996 in 210 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 10 votes: $8,583 (below)
Top donors
| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beverly Bank & Trust Company NA | $146,000 | 10 | Chicago, IL | |
| SEIU IL Council PAC Fund | $35,000 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| LIUNA Chgo Laborers' District Council PAC | $33,500 | 10 | Burr Ridge, IL | |
| 19th Ward Democratic Organization | $30,000 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | $26,000 | 8 | Countryside, IL | |
| Chicago Fire Fighters Union Local 2 Political Committee Fund | $16,520 | 11 | Chicago, IL | |
| IBEW Illinois PAC | $16,200 | 10 | Washington, DC | |
| Pipefitters' Association Local Union 597 | $15,830 | 10 | Chicago, IL | |
| Joseph A. Power | $13,300 | 3 | Attorney | Chicago, IL |
| Careys Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. | $13,000 | 3 | Tinley Park, IL | |
| Carey's Heating and A/C, Inc | $13,000 | 3 | Tinley Park, IL | |
| Cari B. Sacks | $12,900 | 3 | Sack Family Foundation | Highland Park, IL |
| Michael J Sacks | $12,900 | 3 | Grosvenor Capital Management | Highland Park, IL |
| IUOE Local 399 Political Education Fund | $12,000 | 7 | Chicago, IL | |
| Illinois Restaurant Association PAC | $11,750 | 10 | Chicago, IL | |
| Fraternal Order of Police Chicago Lodge No 7 | $11,700 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce PAC | $10,950 | 7 | Chicago, IL | |
| Illinois Hospital Association PAC | $10,500 | 9 | Springfield, IL | |
| Nixon Peabody LLP (lobbying client) | $10,500 | 7 | Chicago, IL | |
| Cunningham, Friends of Bill | $10,460 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicago John Dineen Lodge #7 | $10,300 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| United Airlines PAC | $10,000 | 9 | Chicago, IL | |
| Teamsters Volunteers In Politics | $10,000 | 8 | Park Ridge, IL | |
| Sprinkler Fitters Local 281, UA Political Education Fund | $9,650 | 12 | Alsip, IL | |
| The Stone Group, Inc | $9,520 | 7 | Chicago, IL |
Top donors' employers
| Employer | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney | $13,900 | 3 |
| Sack Family Foundation | $12,500 | 2 |
| Grosvenor Capital Management | $12,500 | 2 |
| Walsh Construction | $10,180 | 6 |
| Akuna Equities Llc | $8,200 | 4 |
| Na | $7,300 | 2 |
| City Of Chicago | $4,680 | 7 |
| Alternative Schools Network | $3,750 | 5 |
| Descoto Inc | $3,600 | 2 |
| Smith Village | $3,480 | 5 |
| Daley Strategy | $3,000 | 2 |
| R4 Services | $3,000 | 2 |
| Brennan Investments | $2,500 | 2 |
| Alecko Capital | $2,500 | 1 |
| Estee | $2,500 | 2 |
Lobbyists who gave
| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| John Dunn | $11,651 | 13 |
| Patrick Carey | $10,401 | 10 |
| Thomas Livingston | $7,000 | 6 |
| John Doerrer | $5,600 | 10 |
| Thomas Raines | $5,500 | 4 |
| Jennifer Koehler | $4,500 | 3 |
| Gery Chico | $4,250 | 6 |
| John Daley | $4,000 | 3 |
| Michael Ruemmler | $3,680 | 9 |
| Howard Pizer | $3,500 | 3 |
| Marcus Nunes | $3,460 | 5 |
| Jeffrey Glass | $3,200 | 4 |
| John Dalessandro | $3,000 | 3 |
| Jonathan Buckner | $3,000 | 2 |
| Jerry Mickelson | $2,500 | 3 |
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 | $4,500 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); Lara Dailey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); Patrick Carey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code 7-5-0207 regarding Outdoor Patio Dining | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $750 | Mary Kay Bonoma (lobbyist for Illinois Restaurant Association) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4 and 6 by modifying various sections and adding… | Nov 9, 2023 | N | $750 | Mary Kay Bonoma (lobbyist for Illinois Restaurant Association) |
| 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) |
| Liquor Moratorium Lift on Packaged Goods on Kedzie | Oct 22, 2024 | Y | $500 | Joseph Moore (lobbyist for Dennis Sommo) |
| Used Lithium battery prohibitions on resale | Sep 18, 2024 | Y | $500 | Doordash, Inc. (company) |
| Liquor License Moratorium | May 22, 2024 | Y | $500 | Joseph Moore (lobbyist for Dennis Sommo) |
| Call on Chicago City Clerk to provide Illinois Gaming Board with certified copy of… | Feb 18, 2026 | Y | $250 | Pat Doerr (lobbyist for Hospitality Business Association Of Chicago) |
| W Diversey Ave - lifting liquor moratorium | Dec 10, 2025 | Y | $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
- Samantha Nugent: 58 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Gilbert Villegas: 57 donors in common (4% overlap)
- Brian Hopkins: 56 donors in common (4% overlap)
- Michael D. Rodriguez: 49 donors in common (4% overlap)
- Walter R. Burnett: 60 donors in common (4% overlap)
Legislation they sponsored that was lobbied
- 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)
- Congratulations extended to American Airlines on 100th anniversary: 3 filings (American Airlines, Inc.)
- 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 on Illinois General Assembly to pass transit management reform and revenue omnibus package: 1 filings (Illinois Environmental Council)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 14B, 14X and 15 (2026 Municipal Code…: 1 filings (Airbnb, Inc.)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-120-518 establishing reporting and tracking procedures regarding hate…: 1 filings (Equality Illinois)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Title 3 by adding new Chapter 3-46A to impose Ground Delivery Tax on use of…: 1 filings (Grubhub Inc.)
- Commemoration of May 2023 as Jewish American Heritage Month: 1 filings (Jewish United Fund)
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. O'Shea's connections and money across the Council.
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