CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: Barcelona Housing Systems (Q1 2018)

Original title: RICHARD KLAWITER for BARCELONA HOUSING SYSTEMS @ HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (2018-01-01)

January 1, 2018

lobbying housing zoning economic development

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The Frame

What this does

This document idenies the specific interests seeking to influence Chicago's and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) policies, which directly impact local property development and public funding allocations.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Barcelona Housing Systems

The organization is seeking specific legislative or regulatory outcomes regarding zoning and public financing.

Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development

The department is the target of the lobbying effort regarding city development policy.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

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Summary

Richard Klawiter registered as a lobbyist for Barcelona Housing Systems to influence housing and economic development policy in Chicago during the first quarter of 2018.

Key Facts

Richard Klawiter served as the lobbyist for Barcelona Housing Systems.
The lobbying activity took place between January 1, 2018, and March 31, 2018.
The lobbying efforts were directed at the Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development.
The specific legislative actions sought included changes to zoning and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) arrangements.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a TIF?

stands for Tax Increment Financing, a public financing method used to subsidize redevelopment, infrastructure, and other community-improvement projects.

What does it mean to lobby a department?

Lobbying is the act of attempting to influence the decisions, policies, or actions of government officials or departments on behalf of a client.

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Development Focus

The document highlights a specific interest in combining zoning changes with TIF funding, a common strategy for large-scale urban development projects.

Barcelona Housing Systems Housing and Economic Development