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Read. Follow. Verify.Lobbying Disclosure: Thomas Ricketts for Chicago Cubs Baseball Club
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.
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.
Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC
The organization is seeking to influence administrative decisions regarding the operation of Wrigley Field.
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.
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Quarterly Lobbying Cycle
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