CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: Troutman and Dams, LLC TIF Request

Original title: MICHAEL S LAUBE for TROUTMAN AND DAMS, LLC @ HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (2014-04-01)

April 1, 2014

lobbying economic development housing TIF

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The Frame

What this does

This document identifies a specific request for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds, which are public subsidies diverted from property tax revenue to support private development projects.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Troutman and Dams, LLC

The company is seeking government approval for TIF funding for a project.

Chicago taxpayers

TIF funding involves the allocation of property tax revenue that would otherwise go to general government services.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 1, 2014.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Lobbyist Michael S. Laube filed a disclosure regarding his work for Troutman and Dams, LLC. The lobbying activity focused on seeking Tax Increment Financing (TIF) approval from the Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development.

Key Facts

Lobbyist Michael S. Laube represented Troutman and Dams, LLC.
The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development.
The specific action sought was approval for Tax Increment Financing (TIF).
The reporting period for this activity was April 1, 2014, to June 30, 2014.
The lobbying action is classified as administrative.

Why It Matters

This document identifies a specific request for Tax Increment Financing (TIF) funds, which are public subsidies diverted from property tax revenue to support private development projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is TIF?

TIF stands for Tax Increment Financing, a public financing method used to subsidize redevelopment, infrastructure, and other community-improvement projects.

What does an administrative lobbying action mean?

It indicates the lobbyist is interacting with government staff or officials to influence administrative decisions, permits, or funding approvals rather than legislative bills.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

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

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TIF usage in 2014

The document confirms active use of TIF requests for administrative approval within the Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development during the second quarter of 2014.

Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development