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Lobbying Disclosure: Macerich Company (Shops at North Bridge)

Original title: MATTHEW B GOMEZ-MESQUITA for MACERICH COMPANY @ CITY COUNCIL / ALDERMEN (2017-10-01)

October 1, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

This document identifies that the Macerich Company sought official city approval for the use of public space at the Shops at North Bridge, which may involve permits, easements, or construction affecting public access.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Macerich Company

The company is seeking specific legal permissions from the city to utilize public space.

Chicago residents

Residents are affected by changes to the use or accessibility of public ways near the Shops at North Bridge.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 1, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Matthew B. Gomez-Mesquita registered as a lobbyist for the Macerich Company to influence Chicago City Council decisions regarding s for the Shops at North Bridge. This disclosure covers activities occurring between October 1, 2017, and December 31, 2017.

Key Facts

  • Matthew B. Gomez-Mesquita acted as the lobbyist for the Macerich Company.
  • The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago City Council and local Aldermen.
  • The objective was to secure public way ordinances for the Shops at North Bridge.
  • The lobbying covered both administrative and legislative actions.
  • The reporting period for these activities was October 1, 2017, through December 31, 2017.

Why It Matters

This document identifies that the Macerich Company sought official city approval for the use of public space at the Shops at North Bridge, which may involve permits, easements, or construction affecting public access.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'public way ordinance'?
It is a local law that allows a private entity to use, occupy, or modify public property, such as sidewalks, alleys, or streets.
What are the Shops at North Bridge?
A large shopping center located in downtown Chicago.

News Coverage

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Lobbying Activity

MATTHEW B GOMEZ-MESQUITA

on behalf of MACERICH COMPANY

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Sponsors

Discoveries

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

policy shift80% confidence

Commercial Use of Public Space

The document highlights the ongoing interaction between large commercial property owners and the city regarding the use of public infrastructure.

Connected Entities

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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  • Significance40
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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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