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Lobbying Disclosure: Chicago Cubs and Police Department

Original title: ALEX SUGARMAN for NORTHSIDE ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, LLC @ MAYORS OFFICE (2019-10-01)

Record date · October 1, 2019

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What This Bill Does

Michael R. Lufrano registered as a lobbyist on behalf of the Chicago Cubs Baseball Club to discuss operational issues with the Chicago Police Department. The activity covers the period from October 1, 2019, through December 31, 2019.

Why it matters

This disclosure identifies that the Chicago Cubs organization formally engaged with the Chicago Police Department regarding operational matters at Wrigley Field during 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.

Directly affected

Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC

The organization is seeking administrative outcomes from the police department regarding their operations.

Directly affected

Chicago Police Department

The department is the target of the lobbying effort regarding operational oversight at Wrigley Field.

Key Facts

Michael R. Lufrano served as the lobbyist for the Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC.
The lobbying activity was directed at the Chicago Police Department.
The stated purpose of the lobbying was to address issues related to Wrigley Field and its related entities and operators.
The lobbying period was defined as October 1, 2019, to December 31, 2019.

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The action type is classified as administrative.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?

This is a disclosure report that informs the public about who is being paid to influence government officials or agencies and what topics they are discussing.

What specific issues were discussed with the police?

The document states the discussions concerned 'issues relating to Wrigley Field and related entities and operators' but does not provide further specific details.

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Lobbying Activity

ALEX SUGARMAN

on behalf of NORTHSIDE ENTERTAINMENT HOLDINGS, LLC

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Connected Entities

Michael R. Lufrano, Police Department, Chicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC and 1 more

PersonMichael R. Lufrano“The registered lobbyist representing the Chicago Cubs.”Map →

OrganizationPolice Department“The municipal agency lobbied by the client.”Map →

OrganizationChicago Cubs Baseball Club, LLC“The client organization seeking administrative action.”Map →

locationChicago, IL“The jurisdiction where the lobbying activity occurred.”Map →

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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