CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: UPS Enterprise Zone Boundary Request

Original title: JOSEPH CHRISTOFANELLI for UNITED PARCEL SERVICE, INC. @ HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (2014-01-01)

January 1, 2014

lobbying economic development enterprise zones

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The Frame

What this does

This document records a formal request by a major corporation to alter the geographic boundaries of an , which typically grants tax incentives and regulatory relief to businesses within that area.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

United Parcel Service, Inc.

The company is seeking a change to government-defined zone boundaries that could impact their tax or regulatory status.

Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development

The department is responsible for reviewing and potentially approving the requested boundary amendment.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2014.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Joseph Christofanelli, representing United Parcel Service (UPS), lobbied the Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development regarding changes to an Illinois boundary in early 2014.

Key Facts

Lobbyist Joseph Christofanelli represented United Parcel Service, Inc. during the first quarter of 2014.
The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development.
The specific action sought was an amendment to the boundaries of an Illinois Enterprise Zone.
The reporting period for this activity was January 1, 2014, to March 31, 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Enterprise Zone?

An is a designated area where businesses may receive tax incentives, regulatory relief, or other economic benefits to encourage development and job creation.

Why would a company lobby to change a zone boundary?

A company may seek to change a boundary to include their specific property or facility within the zone, thereby qualifying for the associated economic incentives.

Why It Matters

This document records a formal request by a major corporation to alter the geographic boundaries of an , which typically grants tax incentives and regulatory relief to businesses within that area.