# Monique L. Scott's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes

Alderperson, 24th Ward ([profile](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/24)). Campaign committees: [Citizens for Monique Scott](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=38561).

- Cash on hand: **[$159,554](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=38561)** (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: **$275,130**; since 2019: $656,108 (539 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 74% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: **$50,075** in 69 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 7 votes: **$7,150** ([below](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/monique-l-scott#money-near-votes))

**Chart:** [Top donors to Monique L. Scott](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/monique-l-scott/chart.svg) · download the [data (CSV)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/monique-l-scott/data.csv) · [embed](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/monique-l-scott/embed)

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

## Top donors

| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Citizens for Alderman Michael Scott Jr. | $59,900 | 1 |  | chicago, IL |
| 24th Ward Democratic Organization | $30,000 | 1 |  | Chicago, IL |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Management PAC | $22,993 | 11 |  | Countryside, IL |
| Cari B Sacks | $21,100 | 4 | Grosvenor Capital | Chicago, IL |
| Michael J Sacks | $21,100 | 4 | Grosvenor Capital | Chicago, IL |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC | $17,000 | 7 |  | Burr Ridge, IL |
| Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council PAC | $11,500 | 7 |  | Chicago, IL |
| Peoria Packing Ltd | $10,250 | 4 |  | Chicago, IL |
| Realtor Political Action Committee | $10,000 | 2 |  | Springfield, IL |
| Mado Healthcare - Douglas Park | $10,000 | 3 |  | Chicago, IL |
| New Covenant CDC | $10,000 | 2 |  | Chicago, IL |
| Heather Steans | $7,000 | 5 | Illinois General Assembly | Chicago, IL |
| Chicago Assoc of Realtors PAC | $6,500 | 2 |  | Chicago, IL |
| Chicago Intellect PAC Inc | $6,500 | 3 |  | Chicago, IL |
| Jennifer Steans | $6,500 | 2 | Financial Investments Corp | Chicago, IL |
| Leo Smith (lobbyist) | $6,000 | 3 | Chicago CRED | Chicago, IL |
| Donald R Wilson Jr 2002 | $5,500 | 2 | DRW Trading Group | Chicago, IL |
| Cozen, O'Connor | $5,250 | 5 |  | Philadelphia, PA |
| Cinespace Chicago Film Studio | $5,000 | 1 |  | Chicago, IL |
| Chicago Latino Public Affairs Committee | $5,000 | 4 |  | Chicago, IL |
| Door Dash Inc (lobbying client) | $5,000 | 1 |  | San Francisco, CA |
| ELH Partners LLC | $5,000 | 1 |  | Chicago, IL |
| INCS Action PAC | $5,000 | 2 |  | Chicago, IL |
| 28th Ward Democratic Organization | $5,000 | 2 |  | Chicago, IL |
| Building Owners & Managers Assn of Chicago PAC | $5,000 | 5 |  | Chicago, IL |

## Top donors' employers

| Employer | Total | Gifts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Grosvenor Capital | $41,400 | 6 |
| Financial Investments Corp | $6,500 | 2 |
| Alternative Schools Network | $6,000 | 3 |
| Drw Trading Group | $5,500 | 2 |
| D'Escoto Inc | $4,500 | 3 |
| Roscoe Co | $4,000 | 2 |
| Cook County | $4,000 | 2 |
| Daley Strategy | $3,000 | 3 |
| Alvarez And Associates | $3,000 | 2 |
| The Will Group | $3,000 | 2 |
| Holsten Management Corporation | $3,000 | 2 |
| Weemsway Consulting | $2,500 | 2 |
| Illinois General Assembly | $2,500 | 2 |
| Chico & Nunes Pc | $2,500 | 2 |
| Vestian | $2,500 | 1 |

## Lobbyists who gave

| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [John Dunn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4193-john-dunn) | $5,250 | 5 |
| [Patrick Carey](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/14921-patrick-carey) | $5,250 | 5 |
| [Thomas Raines](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/17201-thomas-raines) | $3,000 | 2 |
| Malcolm Weems | $3,000 | 3 |
| [John Doerrer](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3836-john-doerrer) | $3,000 | 7 |
| [Michael Alvarez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4126-michael-alvarez) | $3,000 | 2 |
| Herbert Smith | $2,500 | 3 |
| [John Daley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/18181-john-daley) | $2,500 | 2 |
| [Jonathan Buckner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/22261-jonathan-buckner) | $2,000 | 2 |
| [Michael Ezgur](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/9621-michael-ezgur) | $2,000 | 4 |
| Gery Chico | $2,000 | 3 |
| [Mary Minaghan Dba Mkm Services](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4162-mary-minaghan-dba-mkm-services) | $1,750 | 4 |
| Marcus Nunes | $1,750 | 3 |
| Jennifer Koehler | $1,500 | 3 |
| Cara Bader | $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 | $1,500 | Illinois Restaurant Association (company) |
| [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 | $1,500 | Illinois Restaurant Association (company) |
| [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) |
| [Historical landmark fee waiver for property at 105 W Adams Street/210 S Clark St](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/Or2025-0021609-historical-landmark-fee-waiver-property-105) | Feb 18, 2026 | A | $500 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) |
| [Redevelopment agreement with 105 Adams Development LLC to provide tax increment…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0018754-redevelopment-agreement-105-adams-development-llc) | Sep 25, 2025 | Y | $500 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, LLC) |
| [First amendment to redevelopment agreement with Sinai Health System to provide tax…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0021656-first-redevelopment-agreement-sinai-health-system) | Jan 21, 2026 | Y | $150 | Mara Ruff (lobbyist for Sinai Health System) |

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

## Shares the most donors with

- [Emma Mitts](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/monique-l-scott-vs-emma-mitts): 33 donors in common (7% overlap)
- [Stephanie D. Coleman](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/stephanie-d-coleman-vs-monique-l-scott): 51 donors in common (6% overlap)
- [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/monique-l-scott-vs-jason-c-ervin): 41 donors in common (6% overlap)
- [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/silvana-tabares-vs-monique-l-scott): 21 donors in common (5% overlap)
- [Michelle A. Harris](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/michelle-a-harris-vs-monique-l-scott): 23 donors in common (5% 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)
- [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)
- [SO2024-0008201](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0008201-adding-new-requiring-city-data-processed): 2 filings (Amazon.Com Services LLC, Illinois Environmental Council)
- [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)
- [Commemoration of May 2023 as Jewish American Heritage Month](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2023-764-commemoration-may-2023-jewish-american-heritage): 1 filings (Jewish United Fund)
- [Zoning Reclassification Map No. 2-K at 4306 W Lexington St](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0027963-zoning-reclassification-map-no-2-k): 1 filings (Techco Savvy LLC)

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 [Monique L. Scott's connections](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/connections/monique-l-scott) and [money across the Council](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money).

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