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Lobbying Disclosure: Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Inc. Regarding Chicago Parking Meters

Original title: JAMES M. WILMOTT for MORGAN STANLEY INFRASTRUCTURE INC. @ MAYORS OFFICE (2019-07-01)

July 1, 2019

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The Frame

What this does

This disclosure identifies that a major financial firm is actively city officials regarding the long-term parking meter contract, which dictates parking rates and revenue management for the city.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Inc.

The firm is the client seeking to influence administrative decisions regarding the parking meter concession.

Chicago Department of Finance

The department is the target of the lobbying efforts regarding the management of the parking meter contract.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 1, 2019.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

James M. Wilmott registered as a lobbyist representing Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Inc. to discuss the Chicago parking meter agreement with the city's Finance Department.

Key Facts

  • James M. Wilmott is the registered lobbyist for Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Inc.
  • The lobbying activity is directed at the Chicago Department of Finance.
  • The specific subject of the lobbying is the Chicago parking meters concession.
  • The reporting period for this activity is July 1, 2019, to September 30, 2019.
  • The action type is classified as administrative.

Why It Matters

This disclosure identifies that a major financial firm is actively city officials regarding the long-term parking meter contract, which dictates parking rates and revenue management for the city.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?
This is a public disclosure form showing that a representative of Morgan Stanley Infrastructure Inc. is communicating with city officials about the city's parking meter contract.
Does this document change parking rates?
No, this document is a record of activity and does not enact or change any laws or parking rates itself.

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Lobbying Activity

JAMES M. WILMOTT

on behalf of MORGAN STANLEY INFRASTRUCTURE INC.

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Sponsors

Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Continued Private Sector Engagement

The filing indicates ongoing administrative engagement by private infrastructure investors regarding the long-term parking meter concession.

Connected Entities

organizationFinanceThe Chicago city department being lobbied.Map →
personJames M. WilmottRegistered lobbyist representing the client.Map →
organizationMorgan Stanley Infrastructure Inc.The client seeking to influence policy regarding the parking meter concession.Map →
locationChicago, ILThe jurisdiction where the lobbying activity is taking place.Map →

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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  • Significance65
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  • Controversy40
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  • Entertainment10
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  • Buzz20
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