# Brian Hopkins vs. Walter R. Burnett: votes, sponsorships, and money

[Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/2) (2nd Ward) and [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27th Ward), side by side.

- They voted the same way on **76.1%** of the 88 divided roll calls both voted on, and split on [21](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/brian-hopkins-vs-walter-r-burnett#where-they-split)
- Share **3** committees
- Addressed each other **16** times in recorded meetings (4 in agreement, 0 in disagreement)
- Share **101** campaign donors (6% overlap)

**Chart:** [Brian Hopkins vs. Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/brian-hopkins-vs-walter-r-burnett/chart.svg) · download the [data (CSV)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/brian-hopkins-vs-walter-r-burnett/data.csv) · [embed](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/brian-hopkins-vs-walter-r-burnett/embed)

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

## Campaign money

|  | [Brian Hopkins](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/brian-hopkins) | [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/walter-r-burnett) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash on hand | $544,320 | $569,954 |
| Raised this term | $968,619 | $1,115,997 |
| From registered lobbyists | $165,340 | $135,397 |

**Top donors to both**

| Donor | Brian Hopkins | Walter R. Burnett |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CARI SACKS | $12,900 | $19,400 |
| MICHAEL SACKS | $12,900 | $19,400 |

## Where they split

| Date | Legislation | Brian Hopkins | Walter R. Burnett | Money near the vote |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sep 29, 2026 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-8 by adding new Section 2-8-036 regarding…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2026-0026270-adding-new-regarding-ordinance-requirements-issuance) | Yes | No | - |
| Jul 15, 2026 | [Redevelopment agreement with Roosevelt/Clark Partners LLC to provide tax increment…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0026275-redevelopment-agreement-roosevelt-clark-partners-llc) | No | Yes | - |
| Jun 17, 2026 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 4-156 by defining and prohibiting the installation…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0024076-defining-prohibiting-installation-use-sweepstakes-machines) | Yes | No | - |
| Feb 18, 2026 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 9-108 by adding new Section 9-108-025 establishing…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0010993-adding-new-public-enforcement-pilot-program) | No | Yes | - |
| Dec 20, 2025 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 15, 17 regarding…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0021100-titles-2-4-6-7-8) | Yes | No | - |
| Dec 19, 2025 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14A, 14B, 14X and 15 (2026…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0021719-titles-1-3-4-7-8) | Yes | No | - |
| Jun 18, 2025 | [Mass Gatherings and Curfew](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0016732-regarding-declaration-curfew-mass-gatherings-custody) | Yes | No | - |
| May 7, 2025 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 2-44 by adding new Section 2-44-170 establishing…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0015560-adding-new-not-profit-residential-investment) | No | Yes | - |
| Apr 7, 2025 | [Standing Committee member name changes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SR2025-0016380-chairmen-vice-chairmen-members-city-council) | No | Yes | - |
| Apr 7, 2025 | [Appointment of Alderperson Anthony Quezada (35th Ward)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2025-0016379-appointment-alderperson-anthony-quezada-35th-ward) | No | Yes | - |
| Feb 26, 2025 | [Issuance of general obligation bonds to finance improvements to public rights-of-way,…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0014841-issuance-general-obligation-bonds-finance-improvements) | No | Yes | - |
| Jan 15, 2025 | [Call for establishment of interagency working group to assess and redesign speed limit…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SR2024-0010992-call-establishment-interagency-working-group-assess) | No | Yes | - |
| Dec 16, 2024 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 1, 2, 7, 10, 11 and 18 regarding management,…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0013673-titles-1-2-7-10-11) | No | Yes | - |
| Dec 16, 2024 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 3, 4, 9 and 10 (2025 Municipal Code Revenue…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0013671-titles-3-4-9-10-2025) | No | Yes | - |
| Oct 9, 2024 | [Refunding of General Obligation/Sales Tax Securitization Corporation Bond, Series 2024](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0012442-refunding-general-obligation-sales-tax-securitization) | No | Yes | - |
| Apr 19, 2024 | [2024 Affordable Housing and Community Development Borrowing Ordinance](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0007838-issuance-general-obligation-sales-tax-securitization) | No | Yes | - |
| Feb 21, 2024 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 4 and 17 by adding new Article XXXIV and by adding…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0004978-titles-4-17-adding-new-xxxiv) | No | Yes | - |
| Feb 15, 2024 | [Adoption of arbitration option in certain police disciplinary cases](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0007332-adoption-arbitration-option-certain-police-disciplinary) | Yes | No | - |
| Nov 9, 2023 | [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) | No | Yes | - |
| Nov 7, 2023 | [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) | No | Yes | Walter R. Burnett $500 |
| Oct 6, 2023 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 6-105 by modifying Section 6-105-030 regarding…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0002995-modifying-regarding-minimum-hourly-wage-occupations) | No | Yes | - |

> 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.

See also [closest allies](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/insights/closest-allies) and the [Council network](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network).

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