CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: AT&T Illinois Infrastructure Permits

Original title: RICHARD M ERICKSON for AT&T ILLINOIS @ EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT & COMMUNICATIONS (2015-10-01)

October 1, 2015

lobbying telecommunications infrastructure permits

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The Frame

What this does

This filing identifies the effort by a major telecommunications provider to obtain city authorization for permanent wireless equipment installations, which may impact local infrastructure and service deployment.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

AT&T Illinois

The company is seeking administrative approval for infrastructure deployment.

Chicago residents

Residents may see changes to local wireless infrastructure if the permit requests are granted.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 1, 2015.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Lobbyist Richard M. Erickson is representing AT&T Illinois to secure city permits for the installation of permanent wireless infrastructure. This activity is registered with the Chicago Department of Emergency Management and Communications for the final quarter of 2015.

Key Facts

Lobbyist Richard M. Erickson is representing AT&T Illinois.
The lobbying activity is directed at the Chicago Department of Emergency Management and Communications.
The stated goal is to obtain permits for placing permanent wireless infrastructure within the city.
The lobbying period covers October 1, 2015, through December 31, 2015.
The action type is classified as administrative.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this lobbying activity?

The lobbyist is seeking city permits to install permanent wireless infrastructure on behalf of AT&T Illinois.

Which city department is involved?

The Chicago Department of Emergency Management and Communications is the agency being lobbied.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Wireless Infrastructure Expansion

The filing indicates a push for permanent wireless infrastructure in Chicago during late 2015.

AT&T Illinois Emergency Management & Communications

Connected Entities

personRichard M. Erickson“Registered lobbyist representing AT&T Illinois.”Map →

organizationAT&T Illinois“Telecommunications company seeking infrastructure permits.”Map →

organizationEmergency Management & Communications“The Chicago department being lobbied regarding permit requests.”Map →

locationChicago, IL“The jurisdiction where the infrastructure is proposed.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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Significance35
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Controversy10
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Entertainment5
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Buzz5
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