# Desmon C. Yancy vs. Matthew J. Martin: votes, sponsorships, and money

[Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/5) (5th Ward) and [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/47) (47th Ward), side by side.

- They voted the same way on **83.7%** of the 86 divided roll calls both voted on, and split on [14](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/desmon-c-yancy-vs-matthew-j-martin#where-they-split)
- Share **3** committees

**Chart:** [Desmon C. Yancy vs. Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/desmon-c-yancy-vs-matthew-j-martin/chart.svg) · download the [data (CSV)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/desmon-c-yancy-vs-matthew-j-martin/data.csv) · [embed](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/desmon-c-yancy-vs-matthew-j-martin/embed)

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

## Campaign money

|  | [Desmon C. Yancy](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/desmon-c-yancy) | [Matthew J. Martin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/matthew-j-martin) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash on hand | $58,196 | $361,597 |
| Raised this term | $265,718 | $451,648 |
| From registered lobbyists | $39,750 | $68,368 |

**Top donors to both**

| Donor | Desmon C. Yancy | Matthew J. Martin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SEIU Healthcare IL IN PAC | $99,701 | $30,500 |
| SEIU Local 73 | $6,612 | $14,973 |
| Mid-America Carpenters Regional Council | $10,500 | $8,500 |
| Cozen O'Connor | $5,250 | $8,000 |
| Cook County College Teachers Union | $6,250 | $7,700 |
| Michael Alvarez | $6,000 | $7,098 |

## Where they split

| Date | Legislation | Desmon C. Yancy | Matthew J. Martin | 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 | - |
| 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) | 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 | - |
| Jan 21, 2026 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapters 4-4, 4-60 and 8-16 by adding new sections regarding…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0021018-adding-new-regarding-cannabinoid-hemp-product) | No | Yes | - |
| 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) | 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 | - |
| 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) | No | Yes | - |
| 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) | No | Yes | - |
| 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) | 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) | 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) | Yes | No | - |
| 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) | Yes | No | - |
| Dec 13, 2023 | [Amended collective bargaining agreement with Chicago John Dineen Lodge No. 7 (f.k.a.…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2023-0006332-amended-collective-bargaining-agreement-chicago-john) | Yes | No | - |
| Sep 14, 2023 | [925 Amendment of 2023 appropriations](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2023-0002925-annual-appropriation-ordinance-year-2023-fund) | 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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