Nicholas Sposato's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes
Alderperson, 38th Ward (profile). Campaign committees: Friends of Nicholas Sposato.
- Cash on hand: $85,948 (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: $279,747; since 2019: $814,838 (678 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 74% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: $30,250 in 62 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 6 votes: $24,333 (below)
Top donors
| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicholas Sposato | $169,828 | 6 | City of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| Chicago Firefighters Union Local 2 | $47,963 | 12 | Chicago, IL | |
| Friends of Anthony Napolitano | $30,000 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Fraternal Order of Police | $23,600 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| Montrose Deli | $18,600 | 9 | Chicago, IL | |
| Steve & Terri Manfreda | $16,200 | 54 | good faith effort made | Palatine, IL |
| Chicago Land Operators PAC | $13,750 | 6 | Countryside, IL | |
| Michael Sacks | $12,900 | 3 | Grosnenor Capital Management | Highland Park, IL |
| Cari Sacks | $12,900 | 3 | self | Highland Park, IL |
| Liuna Chicago Laborers District Council PAC | $12,000 | 7 | Burr Ridge, IL | |
| Local 134 PAC Intl Brotherhood of Electrical Workers | $11,500 | 8 | Chicago, IL | |
| Brad Stephens for State Representative | $10,000 | 2 | Rosemont, IL | |
| Illinois Restaurateurs PAC | $8,500 | 7 | Chicago, IL | |
| Teamsters Volunteers in Politics | $7,500 | 7 | Park Ridge, IL | |
| Ironworkers District Council of Chicago | $7,000 | 7 | Des Plaines, IL | |
| IBEW PAC | $6,850 | 8 | Washington, DC | |
| Zitella Development Corp. | $6,500 | 6 | Harwood Hts., IL | |
| IUOE Local 399 Political Education Fund | $6,500 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Lettuce Entertain You | $6,300 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| Friends of Dave Feller | $6,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| Service Employees Local No. 1 | $6,000 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Alvarez & Associates | $6,000 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| Elizabeth Blonski | $6,000 | 2 | NA | Chicago, IL |
| RLH Collectables | $5,555 | 1 | Naperville, IL | |
| Willie Wilson | $5,500 | 3 | self | Chicago, IL |
Top donors' employers
| Employer | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| City Of Chicago | $174,406 | 5 |
| Good Faith Effort Made | $23,400 | 60 |
| Grosnenor Capital Management | $12,500 | 2 |
| Great Lakes Realty | $10,000 | 2 |
| Na | $6,000 | 2 |
| Green State Credit Union | $5,000 | 1 |
| American Hip Institute | $5,000 | 1 |
| Nuzzo Plumbing | $1,000 | 1 |
| Lettuce Entertain You | $1,000 | 1 |
| Montrose Deli | $1,000 | 1 |
| Shell | $1,000 | 1 |
Lobbyists who gave
| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Alvarez | $6,000 | 4 |
| Thomas Raines | $4,500 | 3 |
| Patrick Carey | $4,500 | 9 |
| John Dunn | $3,250 | 6 |
| John Doerrer | $1,750 | 5 |
| Gery Chico | $1,250 | 4 |
| Joseph Moore | $1,083 | 4 |
| Terry Teele | $1,000 | 1 |
| Michael Kasper | $1,000 | 2 |
| Gabriela Manzanares Jule | $1,000 | 2 |
| Fred Lebed | $583 | 3 |
| Jeff Riley | $550 | 4 |
| Luis Andrade | $500 | 1 |
| Jennifer Koehler | $500 | 1 |
| Matthew Allee | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amended collective bargaining agreement with Chicago John Dineen Lodge No. 7 (f.k.a.… | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $20,000 | Fraternal Order Of Police (company) |
| Short Term Rentals Amendment | May 21, 2025 | Y | $2,000 | Patrick Carey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); John Dunn (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| Liquor Moratorium Lift on Packaged Goods on Kedzie | Oct 22, 2024 | Y | $1,500 | Michael Alvarez (lobbyist for Circle K) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 14B, 14X and 15 (2026… | Dec 19, 2025 | Y | $500 | Jonathan Buckner (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| 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
- Chris Taliaferro: 23 donors in common (5% overlap)
- James M. Gardiner: 27 donors in common (4% overlap)
- Samantha Nugent: 26 donors in common (3% overlap)
- Anthony V. Napolitano: 17 donors in common (3% overlap)
- Silvana Tabares: 13 donors in common (3% 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)
- 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)
- SO2024-0008201: 2 filings (Amazon.Com Services LLC, Illinois Environmental Council)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-17 by modifying procedures for designation of restricted residential…: 2 filings (Airbnb, Inc.)
- 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)
- Call for City of Chicago to develop Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) transition plan in accordance with…: 1 filings (Access Living Of Metropolitan Chicago)
- Commemoration of May 2023 as Jewish American Heritage Month: 1 filings (Jewish United Fund)
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 Nicholas Sposato's connections and money across the Council.
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