# Gregory I. Mitchell vs. Walter R. Burnett: votes, sponsorships, and money

[Gregory I. Mitchell](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/7) (7th Ward) and [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/27) (27th Ward), side by side.

- They voted the same way on **91.8%** of the 85 divided roll calls both voted on, and split on [7](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/gregory-i-mitchell-vs-walter-r-burnett#where-they-split)
- Share **2** committees
- Addressed each other **5** times in recorded meetings (0 in agreement, 1 in disagreement)

**Chart:** [Gregory I. Mitchell vs. Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/gregory-i-mitchell-vs-walter-r-burnett/chart.svg) · download the [data (CSV)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/gregory-i-mitchell-vs-walter-r-burnett/data.csv) · [embed](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/gregory-i-mitchell-vs-walter-r-burnett/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) | [Walter R. Burnett](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/walter-r-burnett) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash on hand | $178,496 | $569,954 |
| Raised this term | $92,504 | $1,115,997 |
| From registered lobbyists | $24,500 | $135,397 |

**Top donors to both**

| Donor | Gregory I. Mitchell | Walter R. Burnett |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MICHAEL SACKS | $14,200 | $19,400 |

## Where they split

| Date | Legislation | Gregory I. Mitchell | 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 | - |
| 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 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 | - |
| 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 | Gregory I. Mitchell $1,500 |

> 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/gregory-i-mitchell-vs-walter-r-burnett · Chicago Politics, an independent tracker of the Chicago City Council. Guide for agents: https://www.chicagopolitics.org/llms.txt