Solis S Top Campaign Contributors Include Developers Real Estate Agencies

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• Danny Solis, pictured at his meeting with the Sun-Times editorial board on Monday

As chairman of the City Council’s zoning committee, 25th Ward alderman Danny Solis has the power to approve or block new developments in Chicago. So it comes as no surprise that developers and those embedded in real estate are among his most generous campaign supporters.

Structure Management Midwest LLC donated $5,000 to Solis. It’s owned by Fred Latsko, who recently became a partner in the development of a $65 million River North apartment tower. Several years ago, when he owed millions on Downtown and Gold Coast properties, Latsko faced bankruptcy, but avoided filing.

Roberto “Beto” Montano, who said in December he’d be self-funding his campaign, has so far raised around$2,000. Chicago public school teacher Ed Hershey has yet to file any contributions.