# Pat Dowell's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes

Alderperson, 3rd Ward ([profile](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/3)). Campaign committees: [Citizens for Pat Dowell](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=16892).

- Cash on hand: **[$44,927](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=16892)** (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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/pat-dowell#money-near-votes))

**Chart:** [Top donors to Pat Dowell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/pat-dowell/chart.svg) · download the [data (CSV)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/pat-dowell/data.csv) · [embed](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/pat-dowell/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 | $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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/14921-patrick-carey) | $9,000 | 10 |
| [John Dunn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4193-john-dunn) | $8,000 | 9 |
| Malcolm Weems | $6,000 | 8 |
| [Mary Minaghan Dba Mkm Services](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4162-mary-minaghan-dba-mkm-services) | $4,800 | 11 |
| [Michael Ezgur](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/9621-michael-ezgur) | $4,500 | 7 |
| [Michael Alvarez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4126-michael-alvarez) | $4,500 | 3 |
| Herbert Smith | $4,000 | 4 |
| [John Doerrer](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3836-john-doerrer) | $3,500 | 8 |
| [Langdon Neal](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3753-langdon-neal) | $3,500 | 4 |
| [Graham Grady](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3847-graham-grady) | $3,400 | 3 |
| [Joseph Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/24884-joseph-moore) | $3,167 | 4 |
| [Jonathan Buckner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/22261-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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0013637-title-4-vacation-rental-data-reporting) | 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0020485-redevelopment-agreement-5050-prairie-llc-provide) | Nov 14, 2025 | Y | $2,500 | Karry L. Young Development LLC (company) |
| [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 Chapter 6-105 modifying timelines for employer allowance…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0024043-modifying-timelines-employer-allowance-minimums-hourly) | 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/Or2025-0021609-historical-landmark-fee-waiver-property-105) | 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0018754-redevelopment-agreement-105-adams-development-llc) | 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0001455-acquisition-property-s-burley-avenue-e) | 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/pat-dowell-vs-stephanie-d-coleman): 80 donors in common (4% overlap)
- [Lamont J. Robinson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/pat-dowell-vs-lamont-j-robinson): 72 donors in common (4% overlap)
- [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/pat-dowell-vs-jason-c-ervin): 66 donors in common (4% overlap)
- [David H. Moore](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/pat-dowell-vs-david-h-moore): 67 donors in common (4% overlap)
- [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/pat-dowell-vs-walter-r-burnett): 75 donors in common (3% 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.)
- [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)
- [Establishment of Chicago Tourism Improvement District (CTID)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0022544-establishment-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…](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)
- [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.)
- [Call for hearing(s) on proposed rate hikes by Peoples Gas Company](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2023-0004577-call-hearing-proposed-rate-hikes-peoples): 1 filings (Illinois Environmental Council)
- [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)
- [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)
- [Bassline Parking Lot](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0020343-exemption-physical-barrier-requirement-commercial-driveway): 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/connections/pat-dowell) and [money across the Council](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money).

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