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Lobbying Disclosure: Thomas Ricketts for Chicago Cubs Baseball Club

Original title: THOMAS RICKETTS for NORTHSIDE ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, LLC @ HEALTH DEPARTMENT (2019-10-01)

Record date · October 1, 2019

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What This Bill Does

Thomas Ricketts registered as a lobbyist representing the Chicago Cubs Baseball Club to discuss administrative matters concerning Wrigley Field with the Chicago City Council committees.

Why it matters

This document discloses that the owner of the Chicago Cubs is formally engaging with city government officials regarding the operations and management of Wrigley Field for the final quarter of 2019.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC

The organization is seeking to influence administrative decisions regarding the operation of Wrigley Field.

Directly affected

Chicago City Council Committees

The committees are the target of the lobbying efforts regarding Wrigley Field operations.

Key Facts

  • Thomas Ricketts is the registered lobbyist for the Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC.
  • The lobbying activity is directed toward the Committees of the City Council in Chicago, IL.
  • The scope of lobbying involves administrative issues related to Wrigley Field and its associated entities and operators.
  • The registration covers the reporting period from October 1, 2019, to December 31, 2019.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?
This is a public disclosure form showing that Thomas Ricketts is officially Chicago City Council committees on behalf of the Chicago Cubs.
What specific issues are being discussed?
The document states the concerns administrative issues related to Wrigley Field and its related entities and operators.

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Discoveries

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Quarterly Lobbying Cycle

The filing covers a standard three-month calendar quarter, consistent with typical municipal lobbying disclosure requirements.

Connected Entities

Wrigley Field, Thomas Ricketts, Committees of the City Council and 1 more

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

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