Pat Dowell's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes
Alderperson, 3rd Ward (profile). Campaign committees: Citizens for Pat Dowell.
- Cash on hand: $44,927 (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: $758,353; since 2019: $1,901,711 (2,181 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 66% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: $101,650 in 144 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 7 votes: $11,500 (below)
Top donors
| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEIU IL Council PAC Fund | $21,000 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Liuna Chicago Laborers District Council | $18,500 | 5 | Burr Ridge, IL | |
| Kates Detective & Security Services | $18,200 | 6 | Chicago, IL | |
| Kates Detective & Security Inc. | $18,000 | 6 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Management PAC | $17,500 | 8 | Countryside, IL | |
| Natalia Sklyarova | $15,500 | 7 | self employed | Chicago, IL |
| BP Gas Station | $14,500 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| Karry L. Young Development LLC (lobbying client) | $14,500 | 7 | Bellwood, IL | |
| cari b sacks | $14,200 | 3 | not employed | Chicago, IL |
| Ronald M Gatton | $14,000 | 8 | tri adelfi | Chicago, IL |
| Benjamin Van Horne | $12,000 | 8 | Greenline Homes LLc | Riverside, IL |
| Red Van Construction Inc 012022 (lobbying client) | $11,500 | 3 | Evergreen Park, IL | |
| Mcbrearty Construction Inc | $11,000 | 4 | Palos Hills, IL | |
| Ashlaur Construction Co., Inc | $10,500 | 5 | Chicago, IL | |
| JNL Enterprises II LLC | $10,000 | 7 | Chicago, IL | |
| Lake Front Citgo | $10,000 | 10 | Chicago, IL | |
| issak sughayar | $10,000 | 2 | self employed | frankfort, IL |
| Local 134 - PAC | $10,000 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| LiUNA Chicago Area Laborers' Political League | $9,500 | 4 | Burr Ridge, IL | |
| Brown & Momen Inc. | $9,500 | 8 | Chicago, IL | |
| Peoples Gas Light and Coke CO (lobbying client) | $9,369 | 14 | Green Bay, WI | |
| Diamond Waste & Recycling Corp | $9,000 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| luis puig | $9,000 | 4 | a.l.l masonry | cicero, IL |
| Natalia & Igor Sklyarova | $8,750 | 5 | Self employed | Breinigsville, PA |
| Shawn Brown Enterprises, Inc. | $8,500 | 8 | Chicago, IL |
Top donors' employers
| Employer | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Employed | $43,200 | 35 |
| Executive | $14,100 | 12 |
| Tri Adelfi | $13,500 | 7 |
| Greenline Homes Llc | $12,000 | 8 |
| Self Employment | $9,500 | 8 |
| A.L.L Masonry | $9,000 | 4 |
| Alternative Schools Network | $6,500 | 5 |
| Smash Interactive | $6,000 | 1 |
| Farpoint Development | $6,000 | 1 |
| Re Investor | $5,000 | 1 |
| Alvarez & Associates | $4,500 | 3 |
| Deeply Rooted Production | $4,500 | 3 |
| Related Midwest | $4,000 | 3 |
| Weemsway Consulting | $4,000 | 4 |
| Milhouse Engineering & Construction | $4,000 | 2 |
Lobbyists who gave
| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Carey | $9,000 | 10 |
| John Dunn | $8,000 | 9 |
| Malcolm Weems | $6,000 | 8 |
| Mary Minaghan Dba Mkm Services | $4,800 | 11 |
| Michael Ezgur | $4,500 | 7 |
| Michael Alvarez | $4,500 | 3 |
| Herbert Smith | $4,000 | 4 |
| John Doerrer | $3,500 | 8 |
| Langdon Neal | $3,500 | 4 |
| Graham Grady | $3,400 | 3 |
| Joseph Moore | $3,167 | 4 |
| Jonathan Buckner | $3,000 | 2 |
| Howard Piggee | $3,000 | 2 |
| Sharon Grant | $2,900 | 1 |
| Elvin Charity | $2,250 | 5 |
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 | May 21, 2025 | Y | $4,500 | Lara Dailey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); Patrick Carey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); John Dunn (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| Redevelopment agreement with 5050 Prairie LLC to provide Neighborhood Opportunity Fund… | Nov 14, 2025 | Y | $2,500 | Karry L. Young Development LLC (company) |
| Liquor Moratorium Lift on Packaged Goods on Kedzie | Oct 22, 2024 | Y | $1,500 | Michael Alvarez (lobbyist for Circle K) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 6-105 modifying timelines for employer allowance… | May 20, 2026 | Y | $1,000 | Chicagoland Chamber Of Commerce (company) |
| Historical landmark fee waiver for property at 105 W Adams Street/210 S Clark St | Feb 18, 2026 | Y | $1,000 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) |
| Redevelopment agreement with 105 Adams Development LLC to provide tax increment… | Sep 25, 2025 | Y | $500 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, LLC) |
| Acquisition of property at S Burley Avenue from E 122nd Street to E 126th Pl; S… | Sep 14, 2023 | N | $500 | Norfolk Southern Corporation (company) |
Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Shares the most donors with
- Stephanie D. Coleman: 80 donors in common (4% overlap)
- Lamont J. Robinson: 72 donors in common (4% overlap)
- Jason C. Ervin: 66 donors in common (4% overlap)
- David H. Moore: 67 donors in common (4% overlap)
- Walter R. Burnett: 75 donors in common (3% overlap)
Legislation they sponsored that was lobbied
- Short Term Rentals Amendment: 23 filings (Airbnb, Inc.)
- 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)
- Establishment of Chicago Tourism Improvement District (CTID): 2 filings (Choose Chicago, Illinois Hotel And Lodging Association)
- 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)
- 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.)
- Call for hearing(s) on proposed rate hikes by Peoples Gas Company: 1 filings (Illinois Environmental Council)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-120-518 establishing reporting and tracking procedures regarding hate…: 1 filings (Equality Illinois)
- Commemoration of May 2023 as Jewish American Heritage Month: 1 filings (Jewish United Fund)
- Bassline Parking Lot: 1 filings (Wrigley Field Parking Operations, 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 Pat Dowell's connections and money across the Council.
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