Walter R. Burnett's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes
Alderperson, 27th Ward (profile). Campaign committees: The New 27th Ward Democratic Party, Friends of Walter Red Burnett, Friends of Walter Burnett, Jr.
- Cash on hand: $569,954 (as of Sep 30, 2026)
- Raised this term: $1,115,997; since 2019: $2,157,533 (1,589 itemized donations)
- From Chicago: 75% of itemized money
- From registered City lobbyists: $135,397 in 192 contributions
- From interests tied to legislation, in the 365 days before 6 votes: $12,498 (below)
Top donors
| Donor | Total | Gifts | Employer or occupation | From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WINTRUST BANK | $135,070 | 2 | CHICAGO, IL | |
| Friends of Walter Burnett, Jr. | $72,800 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| Community Bank of Ravenswood | $47,945 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| REFLECTION WINDOW AND WALL | $25,700 | 4 | CHICAGO, IL | |
| Reflective Window and Wall | $19,600 | 4 | Chicago, IL | |
| CARI SACKS | $19,400 | 3 | GROSVENOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP | HIGHLAND PARK, IL |
| MICHAEL SACKS | $19,400 | 3 | GROSVENOR CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LP | HIGHLAND PARK, IL |
| CHICAGO INVESTMENTS II LP | $16,800 | 5 | CHICAGO, IL | |
| THE HERBAL CARE CENTER (lobbying client) | $15,800 | 2 | CHICAGO, IL | |
| Sean Clark | $14,600 | 2 | CRG | Chicago, IL |
| KATES DETECTIVE & SECURITY INC | $14,500 | 8 | CHICAGO, IL | |
| Peoria Packing, LTD. | $14,500 | 6 | Chicago, IL | |
| R2 COMPANIES LLC (lobbying client) | $14,500 | 4 | CHICAGO, IL | |
| ABERDEEN DEVELOPMENT INC | $13,500 | 3 | CHICAGO, IL | |
| LIUNA CHICAGO LABORERS DISTRICT COUNCIL PAC | $12,000 | 5 | BURR RIDGE, IL | |
| Pipe Fitters' Association Local Union 597 | $12,000 | 2 | Chicago, IL | |
| Rama Dandamudi | $11,902 | 9 | Snadiero Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| First Eagle National Bank | $11,796 | 1 | Chicago, IL | |
| Chicago Journeymen Plumbers | $11,702 | 6 | Chicago, IL | |
| JOSEPH ANTUNOVICH | $10,500 | 4 | ANTUNOVICH ASSOCIATES | Chicago, IL |
| Lawndale Real Estate, LLC | $10,500 | 3 | Chicago, IL | |
| LG DEVELOPMENT GROUP (lobbying client) | $10,000 | 1 | CHICAGO, IL | |
| Robert Lozins | $10,000 | 3 | MAYRICH COMPANY | Chicago, IL |
| Walnut Street Properties | $10,000 | 6 | Chicago, IL | |
| GRG Holdings LLC | $10,000 | 1 | Chicago, IL |
Top donors' employers
| Employer | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Grosvenor Capital Management Lp | $38,800 | 6 |
| Crg | $14,600 | 2 |
| East Lake | $13,000 | 3 |
| Snadiero Chicago | $11,902 | 9 |
| Antunovich Associates | $10,500 | 4 |
| Mayrich Company | $10,000 | 3 |
| Rww | $8,500 | 3 |
| Npk Hospitality | $8,000 | 3 |
| Lg Group | $7,500 | 2 |
| Wichita Packing | $7,500 | 3 |
| Chicago Bulls | $7,000 | 2 |
| Michican Ave Real Estate Group | $6,000 | 2 |
| Susan & Robert Foundation | $6,000 | 1 |
| Neal & Leroy Llc | $6,000 | 6 |
| Focus | $5,500 | 4 |
Lobbyists who gave
| Lobbyist | Total | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| Michael Ezgur | $11,000 | 13 |
| John Dunn | $9,999 | 15 |
| Patrick Carey | $9,499 | 14 |
| Thomas Raines | $7,000 | 5 |
| Michael Kasper | $4,500 | 7 |
| Thomas Evenson | $4,500 | 3 |
| Gabriela Manzanares Jule | $3,999 | 4 |
| John Doerrer | $3,750 | 7 |
| Rolando Acosta | $3,500 | 5 |
| Tyler Manic | $3,500 | 4 |
| Gery Chico | $3,400 | 6 |
| Edward Kus | $3,300 | 4 |
| Michael Alvarez | $3,000 | 2 |
| Jennifer Koehler | $3,000 | 2 |
| John Kelly, Jr. | $3,000 | 2 |
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 | $5,498 | John Dunn (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); Patrick Carey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.); Lara Dailey (lobbyist for Airbnb, Inc.) |
| Historical landmark fee waiver for property at 105 W Adams Street/210 S Clark St | Feb 18, 2026 | Y | $2,000 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development LLC) |
| Redevelopment agreement with 105 Adams Development LLC to provide tax increment… | Sep 25, 2025 | Y | $2,000 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, LLC) |
| Liquor License Moratorium | May 22, 2024 | Y | $1,500 | Thomas Raines (lobbyist for Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.) |
| Class 6(b) renewal | Apr 17, 2024 | Y | $1,000 | Market Properties, LLC (employees) |
| Proposal of new tax rates for Chicago R.E. transfer tax to set aside for homeless housing | Nov 7, 2023 | Y | $500 | Michael Kasper (lobbyist for Chicagoland Apartment Association) |
Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote.
Shares the most donors with
- Brian Hopkins: 101 donors in common (6% overlap)
- Gilbert Villegas: 90 donors in common (6% overlap)
- Jason C. Ervin: 72 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Brendan Reilly: 92 donors in common (5% overlap)
- Samantha Nugent: 73 donors in common (5% overlap)
Legislation they sponsored that was lobbied
- Designation of 1415 N Dayton St as Low-Affordability Community: 9 filings (1415 N Dayton LLC)
- Traffic sign(s)/signal(s) at 800-1500 W Lake St - No Cruising Zone: 6 filings (800-816 W. Lake Fee Owner LLC)
- Establishment of Chicago Tourism Improvement District (CTID): 2 filings (Choose Chicago, Illinois Hotel And Lodging Association)
- Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 6-105 modifying timelines for employer allowance minimums in hourly wage…: 1 filings (Chicagoland Chamber Of Commerce)
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 Walter R. Burnett's connections and money across the Council.
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