# Nicole T. Lee's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes

Alderperson, 11th Ward ([profile](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/11)). Campaign committees: [Friends of Nicole Lee](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=37399).

- Cash on hand: **[$311,789](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=37399)** (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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/nicole-t-lee#money-near-votes))

**Chart:** [Top donors to Nicole T. Lee](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/nicole-t-lee/chart.svg) · download the [data (CSV)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/nicole-t-lee/data.csv) · [embed](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/nicole-t-lee/embed)

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

## 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4193-john-dunn) | $7,500 | 8 |
| [Patrick Carey](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/14921-patrick-carey) | $7,500 | 8 |
| Jennifer Koehler | $5,500 | 5 |
| [Michael Alvarez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4126-michael-alvarez) | $4,500 | 3 |
| [Rolando Acosta](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3845-rolando-acosta) | $4,500 | 8 |
| [John Daley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/18181-john-daley) | $4,000 | 3 |
| Gery Chico | $3,500 | 4 |
| [Mary Minaghan Dba Mkm Services](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4162-mary-minaghan-dba-mkm-services) | $3,250 | 6 |
| David Gupta | $3,000 | 2 |
| [John Doerrer](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3836-john-doerrer) | $3,000 | 5 |
| [Thomas Raines](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/17201-thomas-raines) | $3,000 | 2 |
| [Jonathan Buckner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/22261-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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0002980-titles-2-4-6-modifying-adding) | Nov 9, 2023 | Y | $5,600 | United Airlines (employees); Illinois Restaurant Association (company) |
| [Short Term Rentals Amendment](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0013637-title-4-vacation-rental-data-reporting) | 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](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) |
| [Second amendment to redevelopment agreement and second amendment to authorizing…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0012446-second-redevelopment-agreement-second-authorizing-ordinance) | Oct 9, 2024 | Y | $1,500 | Our Revival Chicago Operating Company (company) |
| [Lincoln Ave 35-2015](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0006007-no-1-lincoln-ave-tax-increment) | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $1,500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 5019 Lincoln LLC) |
| [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) |
| [Historical landmark designation for Bryn Mawr Avenue District located at 900 through…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0027059-historical-landmark-bryn-mawr-avenue-district) | 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/Or2025-0021609-historical-landmark-fee-waiver-property-105) | 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0021699-allow-additional-package-goods-licenses-portion) | 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0027515-allow-additional-package-goods-licenses-portion) | 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0018769-execution-affordable-housing-covenant-lien-1810) | 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0018754-redevelopment-agreement-105-adams-development-llc) | 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2023-0004166-submission-public-question-referendum-chicago-voters) | Nov 7, 2023 | Y | $500 | Michael Kasper (lobbyist for Chicagoland Apartment Association) |
| [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) |
| [Support of Class 6(b) tax incentive for property at 1400 W 46th St and redevelopment…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0018791-support-class-6-tax-incentive-property) | Sep 25, 2025 | Y | $100 | Donna Pugh (lobbyist for Bubbly Dynamics, LLC) |
| [Redevelopment agreement with and issuance of tax increment financing (TIF) funds to…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0012447-redevelopment-agreement-issuance-tax-increment-financing) | 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/nicole-t-lee-vs-jeylu-b-gutierrez): 44 donors in common (5% overlap)
- [Andre Vasquez Jr.](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/nicole-t-lee-vs-andre-vasquez-jr): 56 donors in common (4% overlap)
- [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/nicole-t-lee-vs-michael-d-rodriguez): 50 donors in common (4% overlap)
- [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/brian-hopkins-vs-nicole-t-lee): 54 donors in common (4% overlap)
- [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/nicole-t-lee-vs-silvana-tabares): 33 donors in common (4% overlap)

## Legislation they sponsored that was lobbied

- [Short Term Rentals Amendment](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0013637-title-4-vacation-rental-data-reporting): 23 filings (Airbnb, Inc.)
- [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)
- [Declaration of April as "Sikh American Heritage Month" in Chicago](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2024-0007899-declaration-april-sikh-american-heritage-month): 3 filings (Jewish United Fund, Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago)
- [Declaration of April as "Sikh Heritage Month" in Chicago](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2026-0024756-declaration-april-sikh-heritage-month-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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2024-0013110-commemoration-national-hispanic-heritage-month-september): 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0021028-department-family-support-services-department-public): 2 filings (Chinese American Service League, Inc.)
- [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 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.)
- [Exemption from physical barrier requirement for commercial driveway alley access for J&J Car Wash](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0009264-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway): 1 filings (Buddy Bear Car Wash)
- [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)

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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/connections/nicole-t-lee) and [money across the Council](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money).

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