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Lobbying Disclosure: Harlem Irving Companies TIF Request

Original title: MARIAH DIGRINO for HARLEM IRVING COMPANIES @ HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (2017-07-01)

July 1, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

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.

Who is mentioned in the record

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 1, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Mariah DiGrino registered as a lobbyist for Harlem Irving Companies to advocate for Tax Increment Financing () assistance from the Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development.

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.

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 by using future gains in taxes.
What does an administrative lobbying action mean?
It means the lobbyist is working with city staff or departments to influence specific administrative decisions or project approvals rather than lobbying for the passage of new legislation.

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Discoveries

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policy shift80% confidence

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.

Connected Entities

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy40
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