CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: Verizon Infrastructure Proposals (2017)

Original title: MICHAEL A ALVAREZ for VERIZON @ MAYORS OFFICE (2017-04-01)

April 1, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

This disclosure identifies the specific entity and representative seeking to influence city infrastructure policy, which may impact telecommunications deployment and city-wide construction projects.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Verizon

The company is seeking to influence city infrastructure policy to potentially facilitate their operations.

Chicago residents

Residents may be affected by future infrastructure changes or telecommunications service deployments resulting from city policy decisions.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 1, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Michael A. Alvarez registered as a lobbyist for Verizon to discuss infrastructure projects with the Chicago Mayor's Office during the second quarter of 2017.

Key Facts

Lobbyist Michael A. Alvarez represented Verizon in Chicago, IL.
The lobbying activity targeted the Mayor's Office.
The scope of lobbying included both administrative and legislative actions.
The specific subject of the lobbying was infrastructure.
The reporting period for this activity was April 1, 2017, to June 30, 2017.

Why It Matters

This disclosure identifies the specific entity and representative seeking to influence city infrastructure policy, which may impact telecommunications deployment and city-wide construction projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'administrative and legislative' action mean in this context?

It means the lobbyist was seeking to influence both the creation of new city laws (legislative) and the implementation or enforcement of existing city policies or regulations (administrative).

What specific infrastructure projects were discussed?

The document does not specify the exact projects, only that the topic was 'infrastructure'.