SQUIRE PATTON BOGGS for CITY OF PHARR
What was lobbied
9 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Budget/Appropriations BUD
FY 2013 appropriations - police technology upgrades, water reuse planning, highway improvements, Regional Emergency Operations Center, youth programming and bridge improvements, firehouse restoration.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| THOMAS C DOWNS | LARSabo85-87;LAHochbrueckner87-91;CS91-95 |
| PENELOPE S FARTHING | — |
| SARAH GROOTHUIS VILMS | CongKennelly90-91;SenLieb92 |
Sports/Athletics SPO
Programming for boys and girls.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| THOMAS C DOWNS | LARSabo85-87;LAHochbrueckner87-91;CS91-95 |
| PENELOPE S FARTHING | — |
| SARAH GROOTHUIS VILMS | CongKennelly90-91;SenLieb92 |
Education EDU
Youth programming.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| THOMAS C DOWNS | LARSabo85-87;LAHochbrueckner87-91;CS91-95 |
| PENELOPE S FARTHING | — |
| SARAH GROOTHUIS VILMS | CongKennelly90-91;SenLieb92 |
Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice LAW
Funding for police technology upgrades
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| THOMAS C DOWNS | LARSabo85-87;LAHochbrueckner87-91;CS91-95 |
| PENELOPE S FARTHING | — |
| SARAH GROOTHUIS VILMS | CongKennelly90-91;SenLieb92 |
Roads/Highway ROD
FY 2013 funding for highway improvements. HR 7, S 1813.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| THOMAS C DOWNS | LARSabo85-87;LAHochbrueckner87-91;CS91-95 |
| PENELOPE S FARTHING | — |
| SARAH GROOTHUIS VILMS | CongKennelly90-91;SenLieb92 |
Urban Development/Municipalities URB
Community and urban development issues including development of recreational areas, community resources and programs.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| THOMAS C DOWNS | LARSabo85-87;LAHochbrueckner87-91;CS91-95 |
| PENELOPE S FARTHING | — |
| SARAH GROOTHUIS VILMS | CongKennelly90-91;SenLieb92 |
Disaster Planning/Emergencies DIS
Regional Emergency Operations Center, firehouse restoration.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| THOMAS C DOWNS | LARSabo85-87;LAHochbrueckner87-91;CS91-95 |
| PENELOPE S FARTHING | — |
| SARAH GROOTHUIS VILMS | CongKennelly90-91;SenLieb92 |
Travel/Tourism TOU
Issues relating to international bridges & bridge improvements.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| THOMAS C DOWNS | LARSabo85-87;LAHochbrueckner87-91;CS91-95 |
| PENELOPE S FARTHING | — |
| SARAH GROOTHUIS VILMS | CongKennelly90-91;SenLieb92 |
| GRAHAM GARDINER WISNER | — |
Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW
Water reuse planning.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| THOMAS C DOWNS | LARSabo85-87;LAHochbrueckner87-91;CS91-95 |
| PENELOPE S FARTHING | — |
| SARAH GROOTHUIS VILMS | CongKennelly90-91;SenLieb92 |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.