# Michelle A. Harris's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes

Alderperson, 8th Ward ([profile](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/8)). Campaign committees: [Friends of Michelle A Harris](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=20016).

- Cash on hand: **[$355,038](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=20016)** (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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/michelle-a-harris#money-near-votes))

**Chart:** [Top donors to Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/michelle-a-harris/chart.svg) · download the [data (CSV)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/michelle-a-harris/data.csv) · [embed](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/michelle-a-harris/embed)

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

## 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4193-john-dunn) | $6,250 | 8 |
| [Patrick Carey](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/14921-patrick-carey) | $6,000 | 7 |
| [Michael Kasper](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3740-michael-kasper) | $5,800 | 8 |
| [John Doerrer](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3836-john-doerrer) | $4,250 | 6 |
| Arnold Harris | $3,750 | 5 |
| [Thomas Raines](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/17201-thomas-raines) | $3,750 | 3 |
| [John Daley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/18181-john-daley) | $3,500 | 3 |
| [Jonathan Buckner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/22261-jonathan-buckner) | $3,000 | 2 |
| [Mary Minaghan Dba Mkm Services](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4162-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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/27081-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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0013637-title-4-vacation-rental-data-reporting) | 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0007754-titles-2-4-adding-new-new) | 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0001455-acquisition-property-s-burley-avenue-e) | 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/michelle-a-harris-vs-monique-l-scott): 23 donors in common (5% overlap)
- [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/michelle-a-harris-vs-emma-mitts): 22 donors in common (5% overlap)
- [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/desmon-c-yancy-vs-michelle-a-harris): 22 donors in common (5% overlap)
- [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/michelle-a-harris-vs-stephanie-d-coleman): 36 donors in common (4% overlap)
- [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/gregory-i-mitchell-vs-michelle-a-harris): 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2026-0022536-call-chicago-city-clerk-provide-illinois): 7 filings (Hospitality Business Association Of Chicago)
- [SO2024-0008201](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0008201-adding-new-requiring-city-data-processed): 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0016749-title-9-adding-new-automated-school): 2 filings (Buspatrol America LLC)
- [Call for hearing(s) on utilization of MBE/WBEs by Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) and associated spending for…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2024-0010150-call-hearing-utilization-mbe-wbes-commonwealth): 1 filings (Comed)
- [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)
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 14B, 14X and 15 (2026 Municipal Code…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0021719-titles-1-3-4-7-8): 1 filings (Airbnb, Inc.)
- [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)

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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/connections/michelle-a-harris) and [money across the Council](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money).

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Source: https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/michelle-a-harris · Chicago Politics, an independent tracker of the Chicago City Council. Guide for agents: https://www.chicagopolitics.org/llms.txt