Nicole T. Lee's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes
Alderperson, 11th Ward (profile). Campaign committees: Friends of Nicole Lee.
- Cash on hand: $311,789 (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: $956,908; since 2019: $1,462,724 (1,524 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 70% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: $91,235 in 135 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 17 votes: $21,633 (below)
Top donors
| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEIU IL Council Pac Fund | $47,500 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicagoland Operators Joint Labor Management PAC | $31,000 | 11 | Countryside, IL | |
| The Future Wanxiang Trust | $26,600 | 3 | Barrington, IL | |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC | $25,000 | 6 | Burr Ridge, IL | |
| Asian American Leaders Caucus PAC | $21,000 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce PAC | $18,000 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| Friends of Josina Morita | $15,000 | 3 | Skokie, IL | |
| Realtor Political Action Committee | $15,000 | 2 | Springfield, IL | |
| Cari B. Sacks | $13,800 | 2 | Housewife | Chicago, IL |
| Michael J. Sacks | $13,800 | 2 | Grosvenor | Chicago, IL |
| Schulze & Burch Biscuit Co | $11,600 | 6 | Chicago, IL | |
| Raymond Lee | $11,000 | 3 | Retired | Chicago, IL |
| Chicago Federation of Labor and Industrial Union Council PAC | $10,729 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| MPI Contracting Inc. (lobbying client) | $10,700 | 9 | Chicago, IL | |
| Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council PAC | $10,500 | 6 | Chicago, IL | |
| DoorDash, Inc. (lobbying client) | $10,000 | 1 | San Francisco, CA | |
| Wanxiang America Corporation | $10,000 | 1 | Elgin, IL | |
| Chicago Voice and Data Authority Corp | $10,000 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Dan Mark | $10,000 | 2 | MPI Contracting | Chicago, IL |
| Lakeside Bank | $9,612 | 6 | Chicago, IL | |
| David Vitale | $9,500 | 6 | unemployed | Chicago, IL |
| Barbecue King Restaurant, Inc. | $9,000 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| Ewing Trucking Inc. | $8,500 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| CQ Bakery | $8,147 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| Richard Golf | $8,000 | 7 | Lakeshore Recycling Systems | Morton Grove, IL |
Top donors' employers
| Employer | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Housewife | $13,800 | 2 |
| Grosvenor | $13,800 | 2 |
| Mpi Contracting | $10,000 | 2 |
| United Airlines | $8,100 | 8 |
| Lakeshore Recycling Systems | $7,500 | 6 |
| Diya Group | $7,000 | 3 |
| Deutsche Bank | $6,900 | 5 |
| Site Design Group | $6,500 | 6 |
| Unknown | $6,500 | 3 |
| Citadel Securities | $6,000 | 1 |
| Clarity Partners | $6,000 | 4 |
| Valentine Austriaco And Bueschel | $6,000 | 3 |
| Daley Strategies | $5,500 | 7 |
| South Chicago Packing | $5,300 | 3 |
| Karis Real Estate | $5,000 | 4 |
Lobbyists who gave
| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| John Dunn | $7,500 | 8 |
| Patrick Carey | $7,500 | 8 |
| Jennifer Koehler | $5,500 | 5 |
| Michael Alvarez | $4,500 | 3 |
| Rolando Acosta | $4,500 | 8 |
| John Daley | $4,000 | 3 |
| Gery Chico | $3,500 | 4 |
| Mary Minaghan Dba Mkm Services | $3,250 | 6 |
| David Gupta | $3,000 | 2 |
| John Doerrer | $3,000 | 5 |
| Thomas Raines | $3,000 | 2 |
| Jonathan Buckner | $3,000 | 2 |
| Thomas Murphy | $2,750 | 4 |
| Gabriela Manzanares Jule | $2,500 | 3 |
| John Harris | $2,000 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4 and 6 by modifying various sections and adding… | Nov 9, 2023 | Y | $5,600 | United Airlines (employees); Illinois Restaurant Association (company) |
| Short Term Rentals Amendment | May 21, 2025 | Y | $4,500 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); Lara Dailey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); Patrick Carey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| Liquor Moratorium Lift on Packaged Goods on Kedzie | Oct 22, 2024 | Y | $1,500 | Michael Alvarez (lobbyist for Circle K) |
| Second amendment to redevelopment agreement and second amendment to authorizing… | Oct 9, 2024 | Y | $1,500 | Our Revival Chicago Operating Company (company) |
| Lincoln Ave 35-2015 | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $1,500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 5019 Lincoln LLC) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code 7-5-0207 regarding Outdoor Patio Dining | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $1,500 | Illinois Restaurant Association (company) |
| Historical landmark designation for Bryn Mawr Avenue District located at 900 through… | Sep 23, 2026 | Y | $1,000 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 3244 - 50 Bryn Mawr LLC) |
| Historical landmark fee waiver for property at 105 W Adams Street/210 S Clark St | Feb 18, 2026 | Y | $1,000 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-023 (35.82) to allow additional package goods… | Jan 21, 2026 | Y | $1,000 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 2616 N Milwaukee(Chicago), LLC) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Section 4-60-022 (35.84) and 4-60-023 (35.84) to allow… | Oct 14, 2026 | Y | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 2616 N Milwaukee(Chicago), LLC) |
| Execution of Affordable Housing Covenant and Lien for 1810 W Jackson Blvd | Oct 16, 2025 | Y | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 1810 W Jackson Investors LLC) |
| Redevelopment agreement with 105 Adams Development LLC to provide tax increment… | Sep 25, 2025 | Y | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, LLC) |
| Proposal of new tax rates for Chicago R.E. transfer tax to set aside for homeless housing | Nov 7, 2023 | Y | $500 | Michael Kasper (lobbyist for Chicagoland Apartment Association) |
| 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) |
| Support of Class 6(b) tax incentive for property at 1400 W 46th St and redevelopment… | Sep 25, 2025 | Y | $100 | Donna Pugh (lobbyist for Bubbly Dynamics, LLC) |
| Redevelopment agreement with and issuance of tax increment financing (TIF) funds to… | Oct 9, 2024 | Y | $100 | Donna Pugh (lobbyist for Timeline Theatre Company) |
Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Shares the most donors with
- Jeylú B. Gutiérrez: 44 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Andre Vasquez Jr.: 56 donors in common (4% overlap)
- Michael D. Rodriguez: 50 donors in common (4% overlap)
- Brian Hopkins: 54 donors in common (4% overlap)
- Silvana Tabares: 33 donors in common (4% overlap)
Legislation they sponsored that was lobbied
- Short Term Rentals Amendment: 23 filings (Airbnb, Inc.)
- 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)
- Declaration of April as "Sikh American Heritage Month" in Chicago: 3 filings (Jewish United Fund, Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago)
- Declaration of April as "Sikh Heritage Month" in Chicago: 2 filings (Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago)
- Commemoration of National Hispanic Heritage Month and designation of September 15 through October 15 as…: 2 filings (Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago)
- Department of Family and Support Services and Department of Public Health required to annually collect race…: 2 filings (Chinese American Service League, Inc.)
- SO2024-0008201: 2 filings (Amazon.Com Services LLC, 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.)
- Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for J&J Car Wash: 1 filings (Buddy Bear Car Wash)
- 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)
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 Nicole T. Lee's connections and money across the Council.
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