Michelle A. Harris's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes
Alderperson, 8th Ward (profile). Campaign committees: Friends of Michelle A Harris.
- Cash on hand: $355,038 (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: $338,250; since 2019: $613,400 (404 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 71% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: $62,300 in 97 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 3 votes: $5,500 (below)
Top donors
| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JB for Governor | $64,900 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Liuna Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC | $42,500 | 7 | Burr Ridge, IL | |
| Citizens for Michelle Harris | $30,000 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| Montclare Calumet Heights, LLC | $15,000 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| Philip Mappa | $14,600 | 2 | Self | Chicago, IL |
| Cari Sacks | $14,200 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Michael Sacks | $14,200 | 3 | Grosvenor | Chicago, IL |
| Theodore London | $11,000 | 3 | Self Employed | Chicago, IL |
| Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council PAC | $10,000 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Shawn Brown Enterprises, INC | $9,000 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| Ashlaur Construction Co., Inc. | $7,500 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| Architectural & Ornamental Iron Workers Local 63, IPAL Fund | $7,500 | 3 | Westchester, IL | |
| Chicago Association of Realtors PAC | $7,250 | 6 | Chicago, IL | |
| Lori Lightfoot | $6,900 | 1 | CRA | Chicago, IL |
| Grubhub Inc. (lobbying client) | $6,000 | 2 | New York, NY | |
| Johnson & Lee, LTD (lobbying client) | $6,000 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| Prime Time Food & Liquors 79th LLC | $5,500 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| AARP | $5,500 | 2 | Washington, DC | |
| Chicago Journeymen Plumbers' | $5,500 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Montclare Senior Residences of Avalon Park Phase II, LLC | $5,500 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| Brown & Momen, Inc. | $5,000 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Management PAC | $5,000 | 2 | Countryside, IL | |
| CAR PAC | $5,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| 8th Ward Regular Democratic Org. | $5,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| Onxy Architectural Services, Inc. | $5,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL |
Top donors' employers
| Employer | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor | $13,800 | 2 |
| Cra | $6,900 | 1 |
| Ec Homes Llc | $5,000 | 2 |
| Ashlaur Construction | $5,000 | 1 |
| Aakla | $4,000 | 1 |
| Hana'S | $3,000 | 2 |
| Celeste Group | $3,000 | 2 |
| All About Kids Learning Academy | $3,000 | 2 |
| Thomas R. Raines Attorney At Law Llc | $3,000 | 2 |
| Goldcoast Social | $3,000 | 2 |
| Cba | $2,500 | 2 |
| Lifescore Foundation | $2,500 | 1 |
| All Construction | $2,500 | 1 |
| Smokeys | $2,500 | 1 |
| Mraibie & Associates | $2,500 | 1 |
Lobbyists who gave
| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| John Dunn | $6,250 | 8 |
| Patrick Carey | $6,000 | 7 |
| Michael Kasper | $5,800 | 8 |
| John Doerrer | $4,250 | 6 |
| Arnold Harris | $3,750 | 5 |
| Thomas Raines | $3,750 | 3 |
| John Daley | $3,500 | 3 |
| Jonathan Buckner | $3,000 | 2 |
| Mary Minaghan Dba Mkm Services | $2,750 | 6 |
| Jennifer Koehler | $2,500 | 3 |
| Paul Rosenfeld | $1,500 | 2 |
| Herbert Smith | $1,500 | 1 |
| Lara Dailey | $1,500 | 1 |
| Yafawn Smith | $1,500 | 1 |
| Courtney Nottage | $1,300 | 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 | $2,500 | Lara Dailey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); Patrick Carey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); John Dunn (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| Used Lithium battery prohibitions on resale | Sep 18, 2024 | Y | $1,500 | John Daley (lobbyist for Doordash, Inc.) |
| Acquisition of property at S Burley Avenue from E 122nd Street to E 126th Pl; S… | Sep 14, 2023 | Y | $1,500 | Norfolk Southern Corporation (company) |
Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Shares the most donors with
- Monique L. Scott: 23 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Emma Mitts: 22 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Desmon C. Yancy: 22 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Stephanie D. Coleman: 36 donors in common (4% overlap)
- Gregory I. Mitchell: 15 donors in common (4% overlap)
Legislation they sponsored that was lobbied
- Call on Chicago City Clerk to provide Illinois Gaming Board with certified copy of Council ordinance…: 7 filings (Hospitality Business Association Of Chicago)
- SO2024-0008201: 2 filings (Amazon.Com Services LLC, Illinois Environmental Council)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Title 9 by adding new Chapter 9-109 establishing automated school bus…: 2 filings (Buspatrol America LLC)
- Call for hearing(s) on utilization of MBE/WBEs by Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) and associated spending for…: 1 filings (Comed)
- 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)
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 Michelle A. Harris's connections and money across the Council.
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