Stephanie D. Coleman's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes
Alderperson, 16th Ward (profile). Campaign committees: Citizens for S Coleman, Friends of Stephanie Coleman.
- Cash on hand: $251,324 (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: $512,582; since 2019: $1,144,066 (1,129 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 69% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: $70,251 in 109 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 5 votes: $6,667 (below)
Top donors
| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor Management PAC | $25,000 | 10 | Countryside, IL | |
| SEIU HealthCare IL IN PAC | $21,500 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| Citizens for Antonio Munoz | $20,197 | 6 | Chicago, IL | |
| Kates Detective and Security Services | $17,000 | 8 | Chicago, IL | |
| Rockwell Construction LLC | $15,000 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Cari B. Sacks | $13,100 | 2 | Grosvenor Capital Management | Chicago, IL |
| Chicago Latino Public Affairs Committee | $12,500 | 7 | Chicago, IL | |
| Actblue Illinois | $11,238 | 9 | Somerville, MA | |
| Liuna Chicago Laborers District Council | $8,500 | 4 | Burr Ridge, IL | |
| Sanjeev Khatau | $8,000 | 3 | Diya Group | Naperville, IL |
| Ronald Gatton | $7,500 | 5 | St. Edmonds Vilage | Chicago, IL |
| Comcast (lobbying client) | $7,500 | 5 | Philadelphia, PA | |
| Luis Vazquez | $7,500 | 2 | Toro Construction | Chicago, IL |
| Michael Sacks | $7,300 | 1 | GCM | Chicago, IL |
| Cari B Sacks | $6,900 | 1 | Retired | Chicago, IL |
| Michael J Sacks | $6,900 | 1 | Grosvenor Capital Management | Chicago, IL |
| Gas Plus Inc (lobbying client) | $6,500 | 5 | Berwyn, IL | |
| William Dods | $6,500 | 5 | Self Employed | Chicago, IL |
| Shawn Brown Enterprises | $6,400 | 7 | Chicago, IL | |
| N and A Liquor Store | $6,000 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| Leonel Hurtado | $6,000 | 3 | Retired | Chicago, IL |
| Sacks Michael | $5,800 | 1 | CEO | Chicago, IL |
| EMF | $5,700 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| INCS Action PAC | $5,500 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| Nosa Ehimwenman | $5,500 | 3 | Bowa Construction | Chicago, IL |
Top donors' employers
| Employer | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Capital Management | $20,000 | 3 |
| Owner | $13,000 | 7 |
| Toro Construction | $7,500 | 2 |
| Diya Group | $7,500 | 2 |
| Gcm | $7,300 | 1 |
| Monterrey Security | $5,000 | 4 |
| Lettuce Entertain You | $5,000 | 1 |
| Cook County Il | $5,000 | 4 |
| Spm Properties & Development | $5,000 | 1 |
| Alt. Schools Network | $5,000 | 2 |
| Tria Adelfi Llc | $4,500 | 2 |
| Landscaper | $4,000 | 2 |
| Hurtados Cartage Inc | $4,000 | 2 |
| St. Edmonds Village | $4,000 | 2 |
| Huggins Construction | $4,000 | 3 |
Lobbyists who gave
| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Patrick Carey | $6,500 | 10 |
| John Dunn | $6,000 | 9 |
| John Daley | $5,250 | 6 |
| Michael Axelrod | $4,501 | 10 |
| Thomas Livingston | $4,500 | 3 |
| Nicholas Jackson | $4,000 | 3 |
| Jennifer Koehler | $3,000 | 4 |
| Malcolm Weems | $3,000 | 3 |
| Michael Alvarez | $3,000 | 2 |
| Jonathan Buckner | $3,000 | 2 |
| Leslie Sanders | $3,000 | 2 |
| Gery Chico | $2,250 | 3 |
| Robert Charles | $2,000 | 6 |
| Kathy Brown | $1,750 | 4 |
| Robert Blackwell | $1,500 | 1 |
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 | $2,500 | Lara Dailey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); Patrick Carey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); John Dunn (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code 7-5-0207 regarding Outdoor Patio Dining | Dec 13, 2023 | Y | $1,500 | Illinois Restaurant Association (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) |
| Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 6-105 modifying timelines for employer allowance… | May 20, 2026 | Y | $1,000 | Chicagoland Chamber Of Commerce (company) |
| Diversey and Lincoln Liquor Moratorium Amendment | Jul 16, 2025 | Y | $167 | Joseph Moore (lobbyist for Dennis Sommo) |
Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Shares the most donors with
- Monique L. Scott: 51 donors in common (6% overlap)
- Raymond A. Lopez: 62 donors in common (6% overlap)
- Jason C. Ervin: 52 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Desmon C. Yancy: 41 donors in common (5% overlap)
- David H. Moore: 49 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)
- 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 for hearing(s) on utilization of MBE/WBEs by Commonwealth Edison (ComEd) and associated spending for…: 1 filings (Comed)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Section 2-120-518 establishing reporting and tracking procedures regarding hate…: 1 filings (Equality Illinois)
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 Stephanie D. Coleman's connections and money across the Council.
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