CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: National Shopping Plazas Inc. (2018)

Original title: JOSEPH P. GATTUSO for NATIONAL SHOPPING PLAZAS INC @ CITY COUNCIL / ALDERMEN (2018-01-01)

January 1, 2018

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The Frame

What this does

This disclosure identifies the professional representation hired to influence city legislative decisions concerning the development or zoning of a specific commercial property in Chicago.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

National Shopping Plazas Inc.

The company is seeking legislative action regarding their property interests.

Chicago City Council

The council members are the targets of the lobbying effort regarding the property.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Joseph P. Gattuso registered as a lobbyist for National Shopping Plazas Inc. to influence Chicago City Council members regarding a property located at 2235 N. Cicero Ave.

Key Facts

Joseph P. Gattuso acted as the lobbyist for National Shopping Plazas Inc.
The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago City Council and local Aldermen.
The lobbying effort focused on the property located at 2235 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL.
The reporting period for this activity was January 1, 2018, to March 31, 2018.
The action type is classified as legislative.

Why It Matters

This disclosure identifies the professional representation hired to influence city legislative decisions concerning the development or zoning of a specific commercial property in Chicago.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?

This is a public disclosure document showing that a lobbyist was hired to influence city officials regarding a specific property.

What specific action is being sought for the property?

The document identifies the property at 2235 N. Cicero Ave. as the subject of the , but does not specify the exact legislative outcome requested.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

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

policy shift90% confidence

Property-Specific Lobbying

The lobbying effort is narrowly focused on a single commercial address, suggesting a specific zoning or development request.

2235 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL National Shopping Plazas Inc.

Connected Entities

personJoseph P. Gattuso“The individual registered to lobby on behalf of the client.”Map →

organizationNational Shopping Plazas Inc.“The client company seeking legislative action.”Map →

organizationCity Council / Aldermen“The government body being lobbied.”Map →

location2235 N. Cicero Ave., Chicago, IL“The specific property address subject to the lobbying effort.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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Significance30
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Controversy10
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Entertainment5
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Buzz10
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