# Nicholas Sposato's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes

Alderperson, 38th Ward ([profile](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/38)). Campaign committees: [Friends of Nicholas Sposato](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=19830).

- Cash on hand: **[$85,948](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=19830)** (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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/nicholas-sposato#money-near-votes))

**Chart:** [Top donors to Nicholas Sposato](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/nicholas-sposato/chart.svg) · download the [data (CSV)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/nicholas-sposato/data.csv) · [embed](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/nicholas-sposato/embed)

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

## 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4126-michael-alvarez) | $6,000 | 4 |
| [Thomas Raines](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/17201-thomas-raines) | $4,500 | 3 |
| [Patrick Carey](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/14921-patrick-carey) | $4,500 | 9 |
| [John Dunn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4193-john-dunn) | $3,250 | 6 |
| [John Doerrer](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3836-john-doerrer) | $1,750 | 5 |
| Gery Chico | $1,250 | 4 |
| [Joseph Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/24884-joseph-moore) | $1,083 | 4 |
| Terry Teele | $1,000 | 1 |
| [Michael Kasper](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3740-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.…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0006332-amended-collective-bargaining-agreement-chicago-john) | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $20,000 | Fraternal Order Of Police (company) |
| [Short Term Rentals Amendment](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0013637-title-4-vacation-rental-data-reporting) | 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0012808-allow-additional-package-goods-licenses-portion) | 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0021719-titles-1-3-4-7-8) | Dec 19, 2025 | Y | $500 | Jonathan Buckner (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| [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

- [Chris Taliaferro](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/chris-taliaferro-vs-nicholas-sposato): 23 donors in common (5% overlap)
- [James M. Gardiner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/nicholas-sposato-vs-james-m-gardiner): 27 donors in common (4% overlap)
- [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/nicholas-sposato-vs-samantha-nugent): 26 donors in common (3% overlap)
- [Anthony V. Napolitano](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/nicholas-sposato-vs-anthony-v-napolitano): 17 donors in common (3% overlap)
- [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/silvana-tabares-vs-nicholas-sposato): 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…](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)
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-17 by modifying procedures for designation of restricted residential…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0008954-modifying-procedures-restricted-residential-zones-allowing): 2 filings (Airbnb, Inc.)
- [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)
- [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)
- [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)

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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/connections/nicholas-sposato) and [money across the Council](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money).

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