Samantha Nugent's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes
Alderperson, 39th Ward (profile). Campaign committees: Friends of Samantha Nugent.
- Cash on hand: $335,591 (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: $614,238; since 2019: $1,397,979 (1,561 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 69% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: $104,408 in 169 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 20 votes: $20,067 (below)
Top donors
| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alliance of Illinois Taxpayers | $36,868 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | $31,313 | 17 | Countryside, IL | |
| 613 PAC | $25,000 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| New World Van Lines | $22,500 | 9 | Chicago, IL | |
| Rany Management, LLC (lobbying client) | $22,000 | 10 | Chicago, IL | |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council Political Action Committee | $21,000 | 8 | Burr Ridge, IL | |
| Local 134, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers PAC | $20,500 | 8 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicago Seafood City Supermarket | $20,000 | 6 | Pomona, CA | |
| Cari B. Sacks | $20,000 | 4 | Self | Chicago, IL |
| Michael Sacks | $20,000 | 4 | Grosvenor Capital Management | Chicago, IL |
| Davis Imperial | $19,500 | 8 | Chicago, IL | |
| Robert Smith | $18,400 | 7 | Robert Smith Funeral Home | Chicago, IL |
| Smith Corcoran | $17,000 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicago Food Corp (lobbying client) | $15,500 | 10 | Niles, IL | |
| Fayyez Gillani | $13,500 | 10 | Self | Northbroook, IL |
| Jane Vanecko | $13,000 | 10 | Chicago Public Schools | Chicago, IL |
| Chicago Journeymen Plumbers' LU 130 U.A. | $12,500 | 7 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicago Journeymen Plumbers L.U. 130 | $12,000 | 7 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Political Action Committee | $11,000 | 7 | Chicago, IL | |
| I.U.O.E Local 399 Political Education Fund | $11,000 | 8 | Chicago, IL | |
| Ellen Alhajje | $11,000 | 4 | Self | Chicago, IL |
| Daniel McGillicuddy | $10,500 | 4 | Jones Lang LaSalle | Chicago, IL |
| Chicago Police Sergeants Association PBPA Unit 156A | $10,000 | 7 | Chicago, IL | |
| DLA Piper LLP | $10,000 | 7 | Baltimore, MD | |
| Schain Banks Kenny & Schwartz | $10,000 | 8 | Chicago, IL |
Top donors' employers
| Employer | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Capital Management | $19,600 | 3 |
| Robert Smith Funeral Home | $18,400 | 7 |
| Chicago Public Schools | $12,500 | 9 |
| Apex Construction | $10,000 | 7 |
| Smith Corcoran | $10,000 | 4 |
| Jones Lang Lasalle | $10,000 | 3 |
| Black Forest Chicago | $8,000 | 2 |
| Midwest Counseling | $7,300 | 6 |
| City Of Chicago | $6,207 | 1 |
| O'Keefe Lyons & Hynes | $6,000 | 4 |
| Holland And Knight | $5,650 | 5 |
| Holstein Management Corporation | $5,500 | 4 |
| New World Van Lines | $5,000 | 1 |
| Lichter Realty | $5,000 | 5 |
| St. Theresa School | $5,000 | 1 |
Lobbyists who gave
| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Wolfberg | $11,000 | 9 |
| John Dunn | $10,000 | 12 |
| Patrick Carey | $10,000 | 12 |
| Thomas Raines | $6,000 | 4 |
| Rolando Acosta | $5,000 | 9 |
| Lisa Duarte | $5,000 | 4 |
| John Doerrer | $4,250 | 8 |
| Jennifer Koehler | $4,000 | 4 |
| Jeffrey Glass | $3,000 | 3 |
| Michael Kasper | $3,000 | 6 |
| Jonathan Buckner | $3,000 | 2 |
| John Daley | $2,500 | 4 |
| John Borovicka | $2,250 | 3 |
| Thomas Murphy | $2,150 | 7 |
| Lindsay Anderson | $2,100 | 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 | Patrick Carey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); Lara Dailey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); John Dunn (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| Proposal of new tax rates for Chicago R.E. transfer tax to set aside for homeless housing | Nov 7, 2023 | Y | $2,000 | Chicagoland Apartment Association (company) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code 7-5-0207 regarding Outdoor Patio Dining | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $1,500 | Illinois Restaurant Association (company) |
| Amended collective bargaining agreement with Chicago John Dineen Lodge No. 7 (f.k.a.… | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $1,500 | Fraternal Order Of Police (company) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4 and 6 by modifying various sections and adding… | Nov 9, 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) |
| 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 | 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) |
| Execution of Affordable Housing Covenant and Lien for 1810 W Jackson Blvd | Oct 16, 2025 | Y | $1,000 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 1810 W Jackson Investors LLC) |
| Lincoln Ave 35-2015 | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $1,000 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 5019 Lincoln 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) |
| Redevelopment agreement with 105 Adams Development LLC to provide tax increment… | Sep 25, 2025 | Y | $500 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, LLC) |
| Liquor Moratorium Lift on Packaged Goods on Kedzie | Oct 22, 2024 | Y | $500 | Joseph Moore (lobbyist for Dennis Sommo) |
| Liquor License Moratorium | May 22, 2024 | Y | $500 | Joseph Moore (lobbyist for Dennis Sommo) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Title 2 by adding new Chapter 2-200 titled The Reverend… | May 20, 2026 | Y | $250 | Chicagoland Apartment Association (company) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Section 5-12-130 to require sufficient written notice from… | Apr 15, 2026 | Y | $250 | Chicagoland Apartment Association (company) |
| NW Side Housing Preservation Ordinance Amendments | Dec 11, 2024 | Y | $250 | Chicagoland Apartment Association (company) |
| W Diversey Ave - lifting liquor moratorium | Dec 10, 2025 | Y | $167 | Joseph Moore (lobbyist for Dennis Sommo) |
| Support of Class 6(b) tax incentive redevelopment agreement with PICTOR 4435 S Western… | Oct 16, 2025 | Y | $150 | Liz Butler (lobbyist for Brookfield Properties (USA) LLC) |
Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Shares the most donors with
- Walter R. Burnett: 73 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Brian Hopkins: 61 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Matthew J. O'Shea: 58 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Silvana Tabares: 33 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Debra L. Silverstein: 52 donors in common (5% overlap)
Legislation they sponsored that was lobbied
- Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4 and 6 by modifying various sections and adding new Chapter 6-130…: 9 filings (Equality Illinois, Illinois Restaurant Association, Seiu Local 1, United Airlines)
- Amendment of Municipal Code 7-5-0207 regarding Outdoor Patio Dining: 5 filings (Chicago Federation Of Labor, Friedman Properties, Illinois Restaurant Association)
- No Semi Parking Extension Bryn Mawr: 5 filings (3244-50 Bryn Mawr LLC)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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.)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-120-518 establishing reporting and tracking procedures regarding hate…: 1 filings (Equality Illinois)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Title 3 by adding new Chapter 3-46A to impose Ground Delivery Tax on use of…: 1 filings (Grubhub Inc.)
- Commemoration of May 2023 as Jewish American Heritage Month: 1 filings (Jewish United Fund)
- Residential permit parking at N St. Louis Ave and W Bryn Mawr Ave: 1 filings (3244 - 50 Bryn Mawr 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 Samantha Nugent's connections and money across the Council.
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