# Samantha Nugent's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes

Alderperson, 39th Ward ([profile](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/39)). Campaign committees: [Friends of Samantha Nugent](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=34569).

- Cash on hand: **[$335,591](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=34569)** (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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/samantha-nugent#money-near-votes))

**Chart:** [Top donors to Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/samantha-nugent/chart.svg) · download the [data (CSV)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/samantha-nugent/data.csv) · [embed](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/samantha-nugent/embed)

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

## 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4193-john-dunn) | $10,000 | 12 |
| [Patrick Carey](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/14921-patrick-carey) | $10,000 | 12 |
| [Thomas Raines](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/17201-thomas-raines) | $6,000 | 4 |
| [Rolando Acosta](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3845-rolando-acosta) | $5,000 | 9 |
| [Lisa Duarte](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/25208-lisa-duarte) | $5,000 | 4 |
| [John Doerrer](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3836-john-doerrer) | $4,250 | 8 |
| Jennifer Koehler | $4,000 | 4 |
| Jeffrey Glass | $3,000 | 3 |
| [Michael Kasper](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3740-michael-kasper) | $3,000 | 6 |
| [Jonathan Buckner](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/22261-jonathan-buckner) | $3,000 | 2 |
| [John Daley](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/18181-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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0013637-title-4-vacation-rental-data-reporting) | 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2023-0004166-submission-public-question-referendum-chicago-voters) | Nov 7, 2023 | Y | $2,000 | Chicagoland Apartment Association (company) |
| [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) |
| [Amended collective bargaining agreement with Chicago John Dineen Lodge No. 7 (f.k.a.…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0006332-amended-collective-bargaining-agreement-chicago-john) | 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0002980-titles-2-4-6-modifying-adding) | Nov 9, 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) |
| [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 | 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) |
| [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 | $1,000 | Rolando Acosta (lobbyist for 1810 W Jackson Investors LLC) |
| [Lincoln Ave 35-2015](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0006007-no-1-lincoln-ave-tax-increment) | 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…](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) |
| [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) |
| [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 | $500 | Joseph Moore (lobbyist for Dennis Sommo) |
| [Liquor License Moratorium](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0008642-restricting-additional-late-hour-liquor-licenses) | 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0024036-title-2-adding-new-titled-reverend) | May 20, 2026 | Y | $250 | Chicagoland Apartment Association (company) |
| [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 5-12-130 to require sufficient written notice from…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0019933-require-sufficient-written-notice-landlord-prior) | Apr 15, 2026 | Y | $250 | Chicagoland Apartment Association (company) |
| [NW Side Housing Preservation Ordinance Amendments](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0014256-modifying-regarding-tenant-right-first-refusal) | Dec 11, 2024 | Y | $250 | Chicagoland Apartment Association (company) |
| [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) |
| [Support of Class 6(b) tax incentive redevelopment agreement with PICTOR 4435 S Western…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0019967-support-class-6-tax-incentive-redevelopment) | 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/walter-r-burnett-vs-samantha-nugent): 73 donors in common (5% overlap)
- [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/brian-hopkins-vs-samantha-nugent): 61 donors in common (5% overlap)
- [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/matthew-j-o-shea-vs-samantha-nugent): 58 donors in common (5% overlap)
- [Silvana Tabares](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/silvana-tabares-vs-samantha-nugent): 33 donors in common (5% overlap)
- [Debra L. Silverstein](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/samantha-nugent-vs-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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0002980-titles-2-4-6-modifying-adding): 9 filings (Equality Illinois, Illinois Restaurant Association, Seiu Local 1, United Airlines)
- [Amendment of Municipal Code 7-5-0207 regarding Outdoor Patio Dining](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0005763-regarding-standards-rooftop-grade-outdoor-dining): 5 filings (Chicago Federation Of Labor, Friedman Properties, Illinois Restaurant Association)
- [No Semi Parking Extension Bryn Mawr](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0015665-loading-standing-tow-zone-w-bryn): 5 filings (3244-50 Bryn Mawr LLC)
- [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)
- [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)
- [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.)
- [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)
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Title 3 by adding new Chapter 3-46A to impose Ground Delivery Tax on use of…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0021091-title-3-adding-new-3-46a): 1 filings (Grubhub Inc.)
- [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)
- [Residential permit parking at N St. Louis Ave and W Bryn Mawr Ave](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0025044-residential-permit-parking-n-st-louis): 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/connections/samantha-nugent) and [money across the Council](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money).

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