Michael D. Rodriguez's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes
Alderperson, 22nd Ward (profile). Campaign committees: Friends of Michael D Rodriguez.
- Cash on hand: $213,712 (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: $557,108; since 2019: $1,214,882 (1,720 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 68% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: $83,872 in 144 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 7 votes: $4,333 (below)
Top donors
| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends for Fritz | $35,000 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Democratic Party of Illinois 4th Dis. | $30,000 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| JB for Governor | $25,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| SEIU Illinois Council PAC Fund | $22,500 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| SEIU HealthCare IL IN PAC | $20,550 | 12 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicago Teachers Union (lobbying client) | $18,250 | 11 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicago Federation of Labor (lobbying client) | $16,500 | 9 | Chicago, IL | |
| JB for Gov | $16,500 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| Ironworkers Local Union #1 | $15,500 | 9 | Forest Park, IL | |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC | $14,500 | 8 | Burr Ridge, IL | |
| Frederick Kaegi | $14,500 | 2 | Oak Park, IL | |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | $14,000 | 6 | Countryside, IL | |
| Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council Political Action Committee | $14,000 | 7 | Chicago, IL | |
| IBEW Illinois PAC | $13,750 | 11 | Washington, DC | |
| Teamsters Volunteers in Politics | $12,500 | 10 | Willow Springs, IL | |
| Leo Smith (lobbyist) | $11,500 | 6 | Emerson Collective | Chicago, IL |
| Machinist's Non-Partisan Political League, Multi Candidate Committee | $11,000 | 4 | Upper Marlboro, MD | |
| Friends of Edgar Gonzalez | $10,966 | 8 | Chicago, IL | |
| 22nd Ward IPO | $10,295 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| Comcast Financial Agency Corporation | $10,000 | 8 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Administrative District Council 1 of Illinois, Bricklayers and Allied | $10,000 | 6 | Elmhurst, IL | |
| AFSCME Illinois Council No. 31 PAC | $9,750 | 8 | Springfield, IL | |
| Roofers & Waterproofers Local 11 PAC | $9,750 | 13 | Oak Brook, IL | |
| Citizens for Steve Landek | $9,286 | 1 | Summit, IL | |
| Skender Construction (lobbying client) | $9,000 | 2 | Chicago, IL |
Top donors' employers
| Employer | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Emerson Collective | $11,000 | 5 |
| East Lake Mgmt | $8,500 | 6 |
| Executive Director | $8,000 | 5 |
| Chicago Voice And Data Authority Corp | $7,500 | 5 |
| Robert R. Mccormick Foundation | $6,000 | 4 |
| Valadez Electrical Service Llc. | $6,000 | 4 |
| Maya Blue Tech Corp | $6,000 | 4 |
| Ancel Glink | $5,350 | 7 |
| Gpm | $5,250 | 6 |
| Ibuilders Corp. | $5,000 | 4 |
| Fernandez Law Group | $5,000 | 1 |
| Matacorp Development Llc | $5,000 | 1 |
| Toro Construction | $4,500 | 3 |
| Reflection Window And Wall | $4,000 | 4 |
| Alvarez And Associates | $4,000 | 3 |
Lobbyists who gave
| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| John Dunn | $8,750 | 10 |
| Patrick Carey | $8,750 | 10 |
| Leo Smith | $7,000 | 7 |
| John Doerrer | $5,500 | 14 |
| Michael Alvarez | $5,000 | 4 |
| Peter Skosey | $5,000 | 9 |
| John Daley | $4,050 | 7 |
| Gabriela Manzanares Jule | $3,000 | 2 |
| Michael Axelrod | $2,750 | 8 |
| Rolando Acosta | $2,750 | 6 |
| Jennifer Koehler | $2,500 | 3 |
| John Harris | $2,500 | 2 |
| Gery Chico | $2,000 | 4 |
| Lisa Duarte | $1,500 | 1 |
| Jonathan Buckner | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short Term Rentals Amendment | May 21, 2025 | Y | $1,500 | Lara Dailey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code 7-5-0207 regarding Outdoor Patio Dining | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $1,000 | Chicago Federation Of Labor (company) |
| Lincoln Ave 35-2015 | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 5019 Lincoln LLC) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4 and 6 by modifying various sections and adding… | Nov 9, 2023 | Y | $500 | United Airlines (company) |
| Proposal of new tax rates for Chicago R.E. transfer tax to set aside for homeless housing | Nov 7, 2023 | Y | $500 | Michael Kasper (lobbyist for Chicagoland Apartment Association) |
| 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
- Jeylú B. Gutiérrez: 54 donors in common (7% overlap)
- Andre Vasquez Jr.: 74 donors in common (6% overlap)
- Daniel La Spata: 51 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Gilbert Villegas: 63 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Ruth Cruz: 43 donors in common (5% 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- Congratulations extended to Marilu Gonzalez on retirement from Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of Chicago: 2 filings (Catholic Charities)
- SO2024-0008201: 2 filings (Amazon.Com Services LLC, Illinois Environmental Council)
- 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 Section 9-64-206 establishing hours of operation for parking meters at various…: 1 filings (Chicago Parking Meters, LLC)
- 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)
- Recognition of Sadia Sindhu and William Howell for contributions at The University of Chicago Civic…: 1 filings (University Of Chicago)
- 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 Michael D. Rodriguez's connections and money across the Council.
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