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Lobbying Disclosure: Hickory Street Development LLC

Original title: ALEX SUGARMAN for HSC PLAZA AND BUILDING OPERATIONS LLC @ MAYORS OFFICE (2018-01-01)

January 1, 2018

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The Frame

What this does

This document discloses that a private developer is engaging with city emergency management officials regarding development plans in Lakeview, which may impact local infrastructure or safety requirements for new projects.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Hickory Street Development LLC

The company is seeking administrative outcomes regarding their development projects in Lakeview.

Lakeview residents

Residents may be affected by changes to development standards or infrastructure requirements in their neighborhood.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Thomas Ricketts registered as a lobbyist for Hickory Street Development LLC to discuss development issues in the Lakeview neighborhood with the Chicago Department of Emergency Management and Communications.

Key Facts

  • Thomas Ricketts is the registered lobbyist for Hickory Street Development LLC.
  • The lobbying activity is directed at the Chicago Department of Emergency Management and Communications.
  • The subject of the lobbying is issues relating to development in the Lakeview neighborhood.
  • The lobbying period covers January 1, 2018, through March 31, 2018.
  • The action type is classified as administrative.

Why It Matters

This document discloses that a private developer is engaging with city emergency management officials regarding development plans in Lakeview, which may impact local infrastructure or safety requirements for new projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?
This is a disclosure form that identifies who is being paid to influence city officials and what specific topics they are discussing.
Why would a developer talk to the Department of Emergency Management?
Developers often coordinate with emergency management departments to ensure new projects meet city safety, access, and infrastructure requirements.

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Lobbying Activity

ALEX SUGARMAN

on behalf of HSC PLAZA AND BUILDING OPERATIONS LLC

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Sponsors

Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift70% confidence

Emergency Management Involvement in Development

The engagement of the Department of Emergency Management in standard development issues suggests a focus on safety or infrastructure compliance for the Lakeview project.

Connected Entities

Sources

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Analysis Score

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  • Significance25
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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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