CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: HRE Crawford, LLC TIF Assistance Request

Original title: GEOFFREY DICKINSON for HRE CRAWFORD, LLC @ PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (2018-01-01)

January 1, 2018

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The Frame

What this does

This document identifies a formal request for public financial assistance through the TIF program for a specific real estate entity, which impacts how local tax revenue is allocated for development projects.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

HRE Crawford, LLC

The entity is seeking financial assistance from the city government.

Chicago taxpayers

The allocation of TIF funds impacts the distribution of local property tax revenue.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Lobbyist Geoffrey Dickinson filed a disclosure regarding efforts to secure Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance from the Chicago Department of Planning and Development on behalf of HRE Crawford, LLC.

Key Facts

Lobbyist Geoffrey Dickinson represented HRE Crawford, LLC.
The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Department of Planning and Development.
The specific action sought was Tax Increment Financing (TIF) assistance.
The reporting period for this activity was January 1, 2018, to March 31, 2018.
The filing is classified as an administrative action.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TIF assistance?

is a public financing method used as a subsidy for redevelopment, infrastructure, and other community-improvement projects.

What does this lobbying disclosure mean?

It confirms that a private entity (HRE Crawford, LLC) formally engaged a lobbyist to communicate with city officials regarding a request for public financial support.