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Lobbying Activity: United Parcel Service (2017)

Original title: MICHAEL J KASPER for UNITED PARCEL SERVICE @ BUILDINGS (2017-04-01)

April 1, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

This document discloses that a private corporation hired a lobbyist to influence administrative permit decisions within the Chicago Department of Buildings between April and June 2017.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

United Parcel Service

The company sought administrative intervention regarding city permit requirements.

Chicago Department of Buildings

The department received lobbying communications regarding permit processing.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 1, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Lobbyist Michael J. Kasper represented United Parcel Service (UPS) regarding permit issues with the Chicago Department of Buildings during the second quarter of 2017.

Key Facts

  • Michael J. Kasper served as the lobbyist for United Parcel Service.
  • The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Department of Buildings.
  • The specific action sought was resolution of permit issues.
  • The lobbying period covered April 1, 2017, through June 30, 2017.
  • The action type is classified as administrative.

Why It Matters

This document discloses that a private corporation hired a lobbyist to influence administrative permit decisions within the Chicago Department of Buildings between April and June 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?
This is a public disclosure report showing that a lobbyist was hired to communicate with city officials regarding permit-related matters.
Does this document show if the permit was approved?
No, this document only discloses that activity took place; it does not provide the outcome of the permit requests.

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Lobbying Activity

MICHAEL J KASPER

on behalf of UNITED PARCEL SERVICE

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Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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