# Derrick G. Curtis vs. Matthew J. O'Shea: votes, sponsorships, and money

[Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/18) (18th Ward) and [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/19) (19th Ward), side by side.

- They voted the same way on **92%** of the 88 divided roll calls both voted on, and split on [7](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/derrick-g-curtis-vs-matthew-j-o-shea#where-they-split)
- Share **2** committees
- Addressed each other **5** times in recorded meetings (2 in agreement, 0 in disagreement)

**Chart:** [Derrick G. Curtis vs. Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/derrick-g-curtis-vs-matthew-j-o-shea/chart.svg) · download the [data (CSV)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/derrick-g-curtis-vs-matthew-j-o-shea/data.csv) · [embed](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/derrick-g-curtis-vs-matthew-j-o-shea/embed)

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

## Campaign money

|  | [Derrick G. Curtis](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/derrick-g-curtis) | [Matthew J. O'Shea](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/matthew-j-o-shea) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash on hand | $38,506 | $55,582 |
| Raised this term | $74,255 | $696,320 |
| From registered lobbyists | $24,225 | $138,996 |

**Top donors to both**

| Donor | Derrick G. Curtis | Matthew J. O'Shea |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cari B. Sacks | $14,200 | $12,900 |

## Where they split

| Date | Legislation | Derrick G. Curtis | Matthew J. O'Shea | Money near the vote |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 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) | No | Yes | - |
| May 20, 2026 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Title 2 by adding new Chapter 2-200 titled The Reverend…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0024036-title-2-adding-new-titled-reverend) | Yes | No | - |
| Apr 15, 2026 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Section 5-12-130 to require sufficient written notice from…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0019933-require-sufficient-written-notice-landlord-prior) | 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 | - |
| 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) | Yes | No | Matthew J. O'Shea $750 |
| 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) | Yes | No | - |
| 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) | 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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Source: https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/derrick-g-curtis-vs-matthew-j-o-shea · Chicago Politics, an independent tracker of the Chicago City Council. Guide for agents: https://www.chicagopolitics.org/llms.txt