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Lobbying Disclosure: Hickory Street Development LLC

Original title: THOMAS RICKETTS for HICKORY STREET DEVELOPMENT LLC @ MAYORS OFFICE (2019-10-01)

October 1, 2019

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The Frame

What this does

This disclosure identifies the professional representation hired to influence city budget and management decisions regarding specific real estate development plans in Lakeview between October and December 2019.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Hickory Street Development LLC

The entity is seeking administrative outcomes from the city regarding its development interests.

Lakeview residents

Residents may be affected by future development projects or city budget allocations related to the area.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 1, 2019.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Thomas Ricketts registered as a lobbyist for Hickory Street Development LLC to discuss development projects in the Lakeview neighborhood with the Chicago Department of Budget and Management.

Key Facts

  • Thomas Ricketts acted as the lobbyist for Hickory Street Development LLC.
  • The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Department of Budget and Management.
  • The scope of lobbying involved issues related to development in the Lakeview neighborhood.
  • The reporting period for this activity was October 1, 2019, through December 31, 2019.
  • The action type is classified as administrative.

Why It Matters

This disclosure identifies the professional representation hired to influence city budget and management decisions regarding specific real estate development plans in Lakeview between October and December 2019.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?
This is a public disclosure form showing that a lobbyist was hired to discuss development issues with city officials.
What specific development projects are being discussed?
The document does not specify individual projects, only that they relate to development in the Lakeview area.

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Lobbying Activity

THOMAS RICKETTS

on behalf of HICKORY STREET DEVELOPMENT LLC

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Sponsors

Discoveries

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policy shift80% confidence

Administrative Lobbying Focus

The lobbying effort was directed specifically at the Department of Budget and Management rather than the City Council, suggesting a focus on funding or administrative approvals.

Connected Entities

Sources

Open source document

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Analysis Score

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  • Significance30
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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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