# Walter R. Burnett's campaign money: donors, lobbyists, and money near votes

Alderperson, 27th Ward ([profile](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27)). Campaign committees: [The New 27th Ward Democratic Party](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=11489), [Friends of Walter Red Burnett](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=40747), [Friends of Walter Burnett, Jr](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=10591).

- Cash on hand: **[$569,954](https://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/CommitteeDetail.aspx?ID=11489)** (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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/walter-r-burnett#money-near-votes))

**Chart:** [Top donors to Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/walter-r-burnett/chart.svg) · download the [data (CSV)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/walter-r-burnett/data.csv) · [embed](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/walter-r-burnett/embed)

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

## 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/9621-michael-ezgur) | $11,000 | 13 |
| [John Dunn](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4193-john-dunn) | $9,999 | 15 |
| [Patrick Carey](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/14921-patrick-carey) | $9,499 | 14 |
| [Thomas Raines](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/17201-thomas-raines) | $7,000 | 5 |
| [Michael Kasper](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3740-michael-kasper) | $4,500 | 7 |
| Thomas Evenson | $4,500 | 3 |
| Gabriela Manzanares Jule | $3,999 | 4 |
| [John Doerrer](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3836-john-doerrer) | $3,750 | 7 |
| [Rolando Acosta](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/3845-rolando-acosta) | $3,500 | 5 |
| [Tyler Manic](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/13202-tyler-manic) | $3,500 | 4 |
| Gery Chico | $3,400 | 6 |
| [Edward Kus](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4160-edward-kus) | $3,300 | 4 |
| [Michael Alvarez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/lobbyist/4126-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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0013637-title-4-vacation-rental-data-reporting) | 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/Or2025-0021609-historical-landmark-fee-waiver-property-105) | 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…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0018754-redevelopment-agreement-105-adams-development-llc) | Sep 25, 2025 | Y | $2,000 | Michael Ezgur (lobbyist for 105 Adams Development, LLC) |
| [Liquor License Moratorium](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0008642-restricting-additional-late-hour-liquor-licenses) | May 22, 2024 | Y | $1,500 | Thomas Raines (lobbyist for Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc.) |
| [Class 6(b) renewal](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0008396-support-renewal-class-6-tax-incentive) | 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/R2023-0004166-submission-public-question-referendum-chicago-voters) | 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/brian-hopkins-vs-walter-r-burnett): 101 donors in common (6% overlap)
- [Gilbert Villegas](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/walter-r-burnett-vs-gilbert-villegas): 90 donors in common (6% overlap)
- [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/walter-r-burnett-vs-jason-c-ervin): 72 donors in common (5% overlap)
- [Brendan Reilly](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/walter-r-burnett-vs-brendan-reilly): 92 donors in common (5% overlap)
- [Samantha Nugent](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/walter-r-burnett-vs-samantha-nugent): 73 donors in common (5% overlap)

## Legislation they sponsored that was lobbied

- [Designation of 1415 N Dayton St as Low-Affordability Community](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0023349-1415-n-dayton-st-low-affordability): 9 filings (1415 N Dayton LLC)
- [Traffic sign(s)/signal(s) at 800-1500 W Lake St - No Cruising Zone](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0028860-traffic-sign-signal-w-lake-st): 6 filings (800-816 W. Lake Fee Owner LLC)
- [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)
- [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 6-105 modifying timelines for employer allowance minimums in hourly wage…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0024043-modifying-timelines-employer-allowance-minimums-hourly): 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](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/connections/walter-r-burnett) and [money across the Council](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money).

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