# Michael D. Rodriguez's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes

Alderperson, 22nd Ward ([profile](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22)). Campaign committees: [Friends of Michael D Rodriguez](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=31905).

- Cash on hand: **[$213,712](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=31905)** (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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/michael-d-rodriguez#money-near-votes))

**Chart:** [Top donors to Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/michael-d-rodriguez/chart.svg) · download the [data (CSV)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/michael-d-rodriguez/data.csv) · [embed](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/michael-d-rodriguez/embed)

> Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.

## 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4193-john-dunn) | $8,750 | 10 |
| [Patrick Carey](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/14921-patrick-carey) | $8,750 | 10 |
| Leo Smith | $7,000 | 7 |
| [John Doerrer](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3836-john-doerrer) | $5,500 | 14 |
| [Michael Alvarez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4126-michael-alvarez) | $5,000 | 4 |
| Peter Skosey | $5,000 | 9 |
| [John Daley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/18181-john-daley) | $4,050 | 7 |
| Gabriela Manzanares Jule | $3,000 | 2 |
| Michael Axelrod | $2,750 | 8 |
| [Rolando Acosta](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3845-rolando-acosta) | $2,750 | 6 |
| Jennifer Koehler | $2,500 | 3 |
| John Harris | $2,500 | 2 |
| Gery Chico | $2,000 | 4 |
| [Lisa Duarte](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/25208-lisa-duarte) | $1,500 | 1 |
| [Jonathan Buckner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/22261-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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0013637-title-4-vacation-rental-data-reporting) | May 21, 2025 | Y | $1,500 | Lara Dailey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| [Amendment of Municipal Code 7-5-0207 regarding Outdoor Patio Dining](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0005763-regarding-standards-rooftop-grade-outdoor-dining) | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $1,000 | Chicago Federation Of Labor (company) |
| [Lincoln Ave 35-2015](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0006007-no-1-lincoln-ave-tax-increment) | 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0002980-titles-2-4-6-modifying-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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2023-0004166-submission-public-question-referendum-chicago-voters) | Nov 7, 2023 | Y | $500 | Michael Kasper (lobbyist for Chicagoland Apartment Association) |
| [W Diversey Ave - lifting liquor moratorium](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0020664-allow-additional-alcoholic-liquor-licenses-portion) | Dec 10, 2025 | Y | $167 | Joseph Moore (lobbyist for Dennis Sommo) |
| [Diversey and Lincoln Liquor Moratorium Amendment](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0018058-allow-additional-alcoholic-liquor-licenses-portion) | 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/jeylu-b-gutierrez-vs-michael-d-rodriguez): 54 donors in common (7% overlap)
- [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/michael-d-rodriguez-vs-andre-vasquez-jr): 74 donors in common (6% overlap)
- [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/daniel-la-spata-vs-michael-d-rodriguez): 51 donors in common (5% overlap)
- [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/michael-d-rodriguez-vs-gilbert-villegas): 63 donors in common (5% overlap)
- [Ruth Cruz](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/michael-d-rodriguez-vs-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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0007305-14n-18-regarding-limitation-combustion-new): 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0002980-titles-2-4-6-modifying-adding): 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0024083-title-13-adding-new-requirements-bird): 6 filings (Illinois Environmental Council, Openlands)
- [Designation of May 2026 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Chicago.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2026-0025370-may-2026-jewish-american-heritage-month): 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.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2026-0024853-april-1-through-april-30-arab): 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2024-0013110-commemoration-national-hispanic-heritage-month-september): 2 filings (Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago)
- [Congratulations extended to Marilu Gonzalez on retirement from Catholic Charities of Archdiocese of Chicago](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2025-0019759-congratulations-extended-marilu-gonzalez-retirement-catholic): 2 filings (Catholic Charities)
- [SO2024-0008201](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0008201-adding-new-requiring-city-data-processed): 2 filings (Amazon.Com Services LLC, Illinois Environmental Council)
- [Heat-Related Illness Prevention in Outdoor Places of Employment Ordinance](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0004210-title-6-140-regarding-heat-illness): 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0028790-hours-operation-parking-meters-locations): 1 filings (Chicago Parking Meters, LLC)
- [Call on Illinois General Assembly to pass transit management reform and revenue omnibus package](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2025-0016638-call-illinois-general-assembly-pass-transit): 1 filings (Illinois Environmental Council)
- [Call for hearing(s) on proposed rate hikes by Peoples Gas Company](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2023-0004577-call-hearing-proposed-rate-hikes-peoples): 1 filings (Illinois Environmental Council)
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-120-518 establishing reporting and tracking procedures regarding hate…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0003932-reporting-tracking-procedures-regarding-hate-incidents): 1 filings (Equality Illinois)
- [Recognition of Sadia Sindhu and William Howell for contributions at The University of Chicago Civic…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2025-0017986-recognition-sadia-sindhu-william-howell-contributions): 1 filings (University Of Chicago)
- [Call for City of Chicago to develop Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transition plan in accordance with…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SOr2026-0023422-call-city-chicago-develop-americans-disabilities): 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/connections/michael-d-rodriguez) and [money across the Council](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money).

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