CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: Friedman Properties (Q4 2017)

Original title: KATHLEEN A DUNCAN for FRIEDMAN PROPERTIES @ CITY COUNCIL / ALDERMEN (2017-10-01)

October 1, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

This document identifies the specific private interests seeking to influence city officials regarding land use, signage, and access in Chicago during the final quarter of 2017.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Friedman Properties

The firm is seeking specific government approvals for development projects and signage.

Chicago City Council

Council members are the targets of lobbying efforts regarding legislative and administrative decisions.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 1, 2017.

What's next

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Summary

Kathleen A. Duncan registered as a lobbyist for Friedman Properties to influence Chicago City Council members regarding real estate development and public space usage. This filing covers lobbying activities occurring between October 1, 2017, and December 31, 2017.

Key Facts

Lobbyist Kathleen A. Duncan represented Friedman Properties during the period of October 1, 2017, to December 31, 2017.
The lobbying efforts targeted the Chicago City Council and individual Aldermen.
The scope of lobbying included both administrative and legislative actions.
Specific objectives included securing approvals for a 'Planned Development'.
Specific objectives included seeking permission for the use of the public right-of-way.
Specific objectives included seeking approvals for signage.

Why It Matters

This document identifies the specific private interests seeking to influence city officials regarding land use, signage, and access in Chicago during the final quarter of 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'Planned Development' in this context?

A is a zoning designation in Chicago that allows for a specific, customized development project that may deviate from standard zoning requirements, requiring City Council approval.

What does 'use of the public right-of-way' mean?

This refers to seeking permission to use city-owned land, such as sidewalks, alleys, or streets, for private purposes like construction staging, outdoor seating, or structural encroachments.

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Lobbying Activity

KATHLEEN A DUNCAN

on behalf of FRIEDMAN PROPERTIES

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Discoveries

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

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Multi-faceted Lobbying Strategy

The lobbyist explicitly targeted both administrative and legislative channels, suggesting a strategy that combines permit-level approvals with broader zoning or ordinance changes.

Friedman Properties Kathleen A. Duncan