Brian Hopkins vs. Bennett R. Lawson: votes, sponsorships, and money
Brian Hopkins (2nd Ward) and Bennett R. Lawson (44th Ward), side by side.
They voted the same way on 87.6% of the 89 divided roll calls both voted on, and split on 11
Co-sponsored 5 items (items with 10 or fewer sponsors)
Share 3 committees
Addressed each other 8 times in recorded meetings (3 in agreement, 0 in disagreement)
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Top donors to both
Donor Brian Hopkins Bennett R. Lawson Michael Sacks $12,900 $14,200 Cari Sacks $12,900 $14,200
Where they split
Date Legislation Brian Hopkins Bennett R. Lawson Money near the vote Feb 18, 2026 Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 9-108 by adding new Section 9-108-025 establishing… No Yes - Dec 19, 2025 Issuance of general obligation bonds for capital projects and other purposes (2026-2027… Yes No - May 21, 2025 Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 17-3-0207 and 17-4-0207 removing by-right permit… Yes No - May 7, 2025 Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-44 by adding new Section 2-44-170 establishing… No Yes - Mar 12, 2025 Amendment of Municipal Code Title 4 by adding new Chapter 4-401 entitled "Trade In Fur… No Yes - Feb 19, 2025 Amendment of Municipal Code Section 9-12-070 establishing maximum speed limit of 25… No Yes - Jan 15, 2025 Call for establishment of interagency working group to assess and redesign speed limit… No Yes - Dec 16, 2024 Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 2, 7, 10, 11 and 18 regarding management,… No Yes - Oct 9, 2024 Refunding of General Obligation/Sales Tax Securitization Corporation Bond, Series 2024 No Yes - Feb 21, 2024 Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 4 and 17 by adding new Article XXXIV and by adding… No Yes - Feb 15, 2024 Adoption of arbitration option in certain police disciplinary cases Yes No -
Money near a vote is not evidence that it influenced the vote. "Money near the vote" is money from interests tied to that legislation in the year before it.
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