# Gregory I. Mitchell vs. Bennett R. Lawson: votes, sponsorships, and money

[Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) (7th Ward) and [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/44) (44th Ward), side by side.

- They voted the same way on **86%** of the 86 divided roll calls both voted on, and split on [12](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/gregory-i-mitchell-vs-bennett-r-lawson#where-they-split)
- Addressed each other **5** times in recorded meetings (0 in agreement, 0 in disagreement)

**Chart:** [Gregory I. Mitchell vs. Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/gregory-i-mitchell-vs-bennett-r-lawson/chart.svg) · download the [data (CSV)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/gregory-i-mitchell-vs-bennett-r-lawson/data.csv) · [embed](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/gregory-i-mitchell-vs-bennett-r-lawson/embed)

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

## Campaign money

|  | [Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/gregory-i-mitchell) | [Bennett R. Lawson](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/bennett-r-lawson) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash on hand | $178,496 | $190,008 |
| Raised this term | $92,504 | $554,650 |
| From registered lobbyists | $24,500 | $57,950 |

**Top donors to both**

| Donor | Gregory I. Mitchell | Bennett R. Lawson |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Michael Sacks | $14,200 | $14,200 |

## Where they split

| Date | Legislation | Gregory I. Mitchell | Bennett R. Lawson | 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 amending Section 2-78-120 (e-5) and adding new…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2025-0015584-title-2-e-5-adding-new) | 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) | 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 | - |
| May 21, 2025 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 17-3-0207 and 17-4-0207 removing by-right permit…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/O2025-0016754-removing-right-permit-requirements-residential-storage) | 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) | 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) | 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) | 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 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Titles 2, 5 and 17 by adding new Chapter 5-11 entitled…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0011001-titles-2-5-17-adding-new) | Yes | No | - |
| Apr 19, 2024 | [2024 Affordable Housing and Community Development Borrowing Ordinance](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2024-0007838-issuance-general-obligation-sales-tax-securitization) | Yes | No | - |
| 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 | - |

> 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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