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Lobbying Activity: Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago

Original title: TIMOTHY A TAYLOR for ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS' ASSOCIATION OF CITY OF CHICAGO @ BUILDINGS (2015-07-01)

July 1, 2015

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The Frame

What this does

This document discloses an effort by a trade association to establish a direct line of communication with the leadership of the city department that regulates building codes and construction permits.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago

The association is seeking direct access to city department leadership to discuss regulatory or legislative matters.

Chicago Department of Buildings

The department is the target of a request for a meeting from an industry trade group.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 1, 2015.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Timothy A. Taylor registered to lobby the Chicago Department of Buildings on behalf of the Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago. The stated purpose of the activity was to secure a meeting with the new Department of Buildings Commissioner.

Key Facts

  • Lobbyist Timothy A. Taylor represents the Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago.
  • The lobbying activity is directed at the Chicago Department of Buildings.
  • The specific action sought is a meeting with the new Commissioner of the Department of Buildings.
  • The reporting period for this activity is July 1, 2015, through September 30, 2015.
  • The nature of the lobbying is classified as legislative.

Why It Matters

This document discloses an effort by a trade association to establish a direct line of communication with the leadership of the city department that regulates building codes and construction permits.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the goal of this lobbying effort?
The stated goal is to arrange a meeting with the new Commissioner of the Chicago Department of Buildings.
Who is the client being represented?
The client is the Electrical Contractors' Association of City of Chicago.

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temporal pattern90% confidence

New Commissioner Outreach

The lobbying activity specifically coincides with the appointment of a new Commissioner at the Department of Buildings, suggesting a strategic effort to establish early rapport.

Connected Entities

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy10
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