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Lobbying Disclosure: Norwegian American Hospital TIF Application

Original title: MICHAEL S LAUBE for NORWEGIAN AMERICAN HOSPITAL @ HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (2018-07-01)

July 1, 2018

lobbyingeconomic developmenttax increment financinghealthcare

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The Frame

What this does

This document tracks efforts to secure public TIF funding for a private hospital, which involves the allocation of local property tax revenue for economic development projects.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Norwegian American Hospital

The organization is seeking approval for a TIF application to potentially receive public funding.

Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development

The agency is responsible for reviewing and deciding on the TIF application.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 1, 2018.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Lobbyist Michael S. Laube represented Norwegian American Hospital in discussions with the Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development regarding a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) application.

Key Facts

  • Michael S. Laube acted as the lobbyist for Norwegian American Hospital.
  • The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development.
  • The specific action sought was an application for Tax Increment Financing (TIF).
  • The reporting period for this activity was July 1, 2018, to September 30, 2018.
  • The activity is classified as an administrative action.

Why It Matters

This document tracks efforts to secure public TIF funding for a private hospital, which involves the allocation of local property tax revenue for economic development projects.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a TIF application?
A application is a request for a public financing tool used to subsidize redevelopment, infrastructure, and other community-improvement projects by using future gains in taxes.
What does a lobbyist do in this context?
A lobbyist is a person hired to influence government decisions, in this case, advocating for the hospital's TIF application before city officials.

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Discoveries

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Historical TIF Request

This document confirms that Norwegian American Hospital was actively seeking TIF funding through professional lobbying in the third quarter of 2018.

Norwegian American Hospital

Connected Entities

personMichael S. Laube“Registered lobbyist representing the client.”Map →
locationChicago, IL“The jurisdiction where the lobbying activity occurred.”Map →
organizationHousing and Economic Development“The Chicago city department lobbied regarding the application.”Map →
organizationNorwegian American Hospital“The client seeking the TIF application.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy20
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