# Michael D. Rodriguez vs. Jason C. Ervin: votes, sponsorships, and money

[Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/22) (22nd Ward) and [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/ward/28) (28th Ward), side by side.

- They voted the same way on **93.5%** of the 92 divided roll calls both voted on, and split on [6](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/michael-d-rodriguez-vs-jason-c-ervin#where-they-split)
- Share **3** committees
- Addressed each other **19** times in recorded meetings (4 in agreement, 1 in disagreement)

**Chart:** [Michael D. Rodriguez vs. Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/michael-d-rodriguez-vs-jason-c-ervin/chart.svg) · download the [data (CSV)](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/michael-d-rodriguez-vs-jason-c-ervin/data.csv) · [embed](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/network/michael-d-rodriguez-vs-jason-c-ervin/embed)

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

## Campaign money

|  | [Michael D. Rodriguez](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/michael-d-rodriguez) | [Jason C. Ervin](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/money/jason-c-ervin) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cash on hand | $213,712 | $326,942 |
| Raised this term | $557,108 | $1,345,909 |
| From registered lobbyists | $83,872 | $103,450 |

**Top donors to both**

| Donor | Michael D. Rodriguez | Jason C. Ervin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chicago Land Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC | $14,000 | $22,500 |
| LIUNA Chicago Laborers' District Council PAC | $14,500 | $12,500 |
| Leo Smith | $11,500 | $7,500 |

## Where they split

| Date | Legislation | Michael D. Rodriguez | Jason C. Ervin | Money near the vote |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| May 20, 2026 | [Amendment of Municipal Code Chapter 6-105 modifying timelines for employer allowance…](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SO2026-0024043-modifying-timelines-employer-allowance-minimums-hourly) | 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) | Yes | No | - |
| 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 | - |
| 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 | - |
| Jan 31, 2024 | [Expression of support for United Nations Resolution 377 known as "Uniting for Peace"](https://www.chicagopolitics.org/matter/SR2023-0006422-expression-support-united-nations-resolution-377) | 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/michael-d-rodriguez-vs-jason-c-ervin · Chicago Politics, an independent tracker of the Chicago City Council. Guide for agents: https://www.chicagopolitics.org/llms.txt