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Lobbying Disclosure: Maxim's Chicago Restaurant Partners

Original title: RICHARD KLAWITER for MAXIM'S CHICAGO RESTAURANT PARTNERS @ LAW DEPARTMENT (2014-04-01)

April 1, 2014

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The Frame

What this does

This document discloses that a private entity is seeking to acquire city-owned property, which may impact the future use or ownership of public land in Chicago.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Maxim's Chicago Restaurant Partners

The entity is seeking to acquire city-owned real estate through the lobbying process.

Chicago Law Department

The department is the target of the lobbying effort regarding the potential transfer of city property.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 1, 2014.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Richard Klawiter registered as a lobbyist on behalf of Maxim's Chicago Restaurant Partners to advocate for the acquisition of city-owned real estate. The activity was directed at the Chicago Law Department for the period of April 1, 2014, through June 30, 2014.

Key Facts

  • Richard Klawiter acted as the lobbyist for Maxim's Chicago Restaurant Partners.
  • The lobbying activity focused on the acquisition of city real estate.
  • The Law Department was the specific city agency lobbied.
  • The lobbying period covered April 1, 2014, to June 30, 2014.
  • The action type is classified as legislative.

Why It Matters

This document discloses that a private entity is seeking to acquire city-owned property, which may impact the future use or ownership of public land in Chicago.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?
This is a disclosure form that identifies who is being paid to influence city government decisions and what specific action they are seeking.
What does 'acquisition of city real estate' mean?
It means the client, Maxim's Chicago Restaurant Partners, is attempting to purchase or otherwise obtain property currently owned by the City of Chicago.

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Lobbying Activity

RICHARD KLAWITER

on behalf of MAXIM'S CHICAGO RESTAURANT PARTNERS

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RICHARD KLAWITER

on behalf of MAXIM'S CHICAGO RESTAURANT PARTNERS

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Real Estate Acquisition Lobbying

The document highlights the use of professional lobbyists to navigate the Law Department for city property acquisition.

Connected Entities

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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  • Significance40
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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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