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Lobbying Disclosure: 601W Companies (2016)

Original title: RICHARD KLAWITER for 601W COMPANIES @ HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (2016-04-01)

April 1, 2016

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The Frame

What this does

This document discloses that 601W Companies hired professional representation to influence city decisions regarding building code compliance and land-use development in Chicago between April and June 2016.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

601W Companies

The company is the client seeking specific outcomes regarding zoning and building court matters.

Richard Klawiter

The individual is the registered agent performing the lobbying services.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 1, 2016.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Richard Klawiter registered as a lobbyist for 601W Companies to represent their interests before the Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development. The representation covered matters, zoning, and redevelopment projects during the second quarter of 2016.

Key Facts

  • Richard Klawiter served as the lobbyist for 601W Companies.
  • The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development.
  • The scope of representation included building court representation, zoning, and redevelopment.
  • The lobbying activities were both administrative and legislative in nature.
  • The reporting period for this activity was April 1, 2016, to June 30, 2016.

Why It Matters

This document discloses that 601W Companies hired professional representation to influence city decisions regarding building code compliance and land-use development in Chicago between April and June 2016.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 601W Companies?
The document identifies them as the client hiring a lobbyist for city-related real estate and building matters.
What does it mean to lobby for 'building court representation'?
It means the lobbyist is authorized to represent the client's interests in legal or administrative proceedings regarding building code violations or property compliance issues.

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Lobbying Activity

RICHARD KLAWITER

on behalf of 601W COMPANIES

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Discoveries

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policy shift80% confidence

Dual-Track Lobbying

The lobbyist was engaged for both administrative and legislative actions, suggesting a strategy involving both city department negotiations and potential ordinance changes.

Connected Entities

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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  • Significance30
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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz5
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