# Daniel La Spata vs. Desmon C. Yancy: votes, sponsorships, and money

[Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/1) (1st Ward) and [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5th Ward), side by side.

- They voted the same way on **85.1%** of the 87 divided roll calls both voted on, and split on [13](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/daniel-la-spata-vs-desmon-c-yancy#where-they-split)
- Share **1** committees
- Addressed each other **6** times in recorded meetings (0 in agreement, 0 in disagreement)
- Share **31** campaign donors (5% overlap)

**Chart:** [Daniel La Spata vs. Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/daniel-la-spata-vs-desmon-c-yancy/chart.svg) · download the [data (CSV)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/daniel-la-spata-vs-desmon-c-yancy/data.csv) · [embed](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/daniel-la-spata-vs-desmon-c-yancy/embed)

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

## Campaign money

|  | [Daniel La Spata](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/daniel-la-spata) | [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/desmon-c-yancy) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash on hand | $136,709 | $58,196 |
| Raised this term | $260,801 | $265,718 |
| From registered lobbyists | $58,080 | $39,750 |

**Top donors to both**

| Donor | Daniel La Spata | Desmon C. Yancy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SEIU HealthCare IL IN PAC | $21,500 | $99,701 |
| Chicago Teachers Union PAC (Illinois Federation of Teachers) | $10,000 | $30,000 |
| United Working Families PAC | $10,731 | $17,819 |
| Cook County College Teachers Union | $14,750 | $6,250 |
| Michael Alvarez | $7,500 | $6,000 |
| Cozen O'Connor | $7,000 | $5,250 |

## Where they split

| Date | Legislation | Daniel La Spata | Desmon C. Yancy | Money near the vote |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | - |
| Mar 18, 2026 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 6-105-030 entitling employers of occupations where…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0017549-entitling-employers-occupations-where-gratuities-customary) | No | Yes | - |
| 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) | Yes | No | - |
| Dec 19, 2025 | [Issuance of general obligation bonds for capital projects and other purposes (2026-2027…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0021097-issuance-general-obligation-bonds-capital-projects) | No | Yes | - |
| 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) | No | Yes | - |
| Oct 16, 2025 | [Collective bargaining agreement with Chicago Fire Fighters Union, Local 2](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0019993-collective-bargaining-agreement-chicago-fire-fighters) | Yes | No | - |
| Apr 7, 2025 | [Standing Committee member name changes](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SR2025-0016380-chairmen-vice-chairmen-members-city-council) | Yes | No | - |
| Apr 7, 2025 | [Appointment of Alderperson Anthony Quezada (35th Ward)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/A2025-0016379-appointment-alderperson-anthony-quezada-35th-ward) | Yes | No | - |
| Mar 12, 2025 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Title 4 by adding new Chapter 4-401 entitled "Trade In Fur…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0002983-title-4-adding-new-entitled-trade) | Yes | No | - |
| Feb 19, 2025 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 9-12-070 establishing maximum speed limit of 25…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0010990-maximum-speed-limit-25-miles-hour) | Yes | No | - |
| Sep 18, 2024 | [Superintendent of Police directed to enter into and execute new contract or contract…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2024-0011032-superintendent-police-directed-enter-execute-new) | No | Yes | - |
| May 22, 2024 | [Call on Mayor Brandon Johnson to remedy by Ward choice whether to remove Sound…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SOr2024-0007759-call-mayor-brandon-johnson-remedy-ward) | No | Yes | - |
| Sep 14, 2023 | [925 Amendment of 2023 appropriations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0002925-annual-appropriation-ordinance-year-2023-fund) | 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.

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

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