Lobbying Disclosure: Harlem Irving Companies TIF Request
July 1, 2017
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The Frame
This disclosure idenies the formal attempt by a private developer to secure public TIF funding, which redirects property tax revenue from local taxing districts to support specific private development projects.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Harlem Irving Companies
The company is seeking public financial assistance through the TIF program.
Chicago taxpayers
TIF designations can impact the distribution of property tax revenue within the city.
Last recorded activity July 1, 2017.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
Why It Matters
This disclosure idenies the formal attempt by a private developer to secure public TIF funding, which redirects property tax revenue from local taxing districts to support specific private development projects.
Key Facts
- Mariah DiGrino is the designated lobbyist for Harlem Irving Companies.
- The lobbying activity is directed at the Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development.
- The specific action sought is Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance.
- The lobbying period covered is July 1, 2017, through September 30, 2017.
- The action type is classified as administrative.
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Discoveries
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TIF Utilization
The document highlights the continued use of TIF as a primary mechanism for private developers to engage with the Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development.
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Sources
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance45How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy40Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz20Current news / social attention level
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