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Lobbying Disclosure: Mariah DiGrino for McCaffery Interests

Original title: MARIAH DIGRINO for MCCAFFERY INTERESTS @ TRANSPORTATION (2017-04-01)

Record date · April 1, 2017

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What This Bill Does

Mariah DiGrino registered as a lobbyist representing McCaffery Interests to discuss zoning and right-of-way issues with the Chicago Department of Transportation. This disclosure covers lobbying activities occurring between April 1, 2017, and June 30, 2017.

Why it matters

This document identifies the professional representation hired by a private developer to influence city transportation and zoning decisions that may affect local land use and infrastructure access.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

McCaffery Interests

The firm is seeking specific zoning and right-of-way approvals from the city.

Directly affected

Chicago Department of Transportation

The department is the target of the lobbying effort and is responsible for reviewing the requested zoning and right-of-way actions.

Key Facts

  • Lobbyist Mariah DiGrino was retained by McCaffery Interests for the period of April 1, 2017, to June 30, 2017.
  • The lobbying activity was directed at the Chicago Department of Transportation.
  • The specific action sought by the client involves zoning and right-of-way (ROW) matters.
  • The filing is classified as an administrative lobbying action.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a right-of-way (ROW) request?
A right-of-way request typically involves seeking permission from the city to use, modify, or build upon public land, such as streets, sidewalks, or alleys.
What does it mean when a lobbyist seeks 'administrative' action?
Administrative lobbying refers to efforts to influence the implementation of existing laws or regulations, or to secure permits and approvals from city departments, rather than attempting to pass new legislation.

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Lobbying Activity

MARIAH DIGRINO

on behalf of MCCAFFERY INTERESTS

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Full breakdown

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Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

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temporal pattern90% confidence

Quarterly Lobbying Cycle

The document reflects a standard quarterly reporting cycle for lobbying activities in Chicago.

Connected Entities

Chicago Department of Transportation, McCaffery Interests, Chicago, IL and 1 more

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy10
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