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Lobbying Disclosure: Growth Energy's E15 Ordinance Proposal

Original title: MICHAEL A ALVAREZ for GROWTH ENERGY @ CITY COUNCIL / ALDERMEN (2014-04-01)

Record date · April 1, 2014

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What This Bill Does

Lobbyist Michael A. Alvarez registered to advocate for Growth Energy regarding a proposed ordinance before the Chicago City Council. This disclosure covers activities occurring between April 1, 2014, and June 30, 2014.

Why it matters

This document identifies that Growth Energy is actively seeking to influence local legislation regarding fuel standards, which affects fuel availability and regulatory requirements for gas stations and energy providers in Chicago.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Growth Energy

The organization is seeking to influence local law to align with its policy goals regarding ethanol fuel blends.

Directly affected

Chicago City Council

The council is the target of lobbying efforts and is responsible for considering the proposed E15 ordinance.

Key Facts

  • Lobbyist Michael A. Alvarez is representing the client Growth Energy.
  • The lobbying activity is directed at the Chicago City Council and its Aldermen.
  • The specific legislative goal is the passage or modification of an 'E15 Ordinance'.
  • The reporting period for this lobbying activity is April 1, 2014, through June 30, 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is E15?
is a fuel blend consisting of 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline.
What is the purpose of this lobbying activity?
The lobbyist is seeking to influence the Chicago City Council regarding the adoption or implementation of an ordinance related to fuel.

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Lobbying Activity

MICHAEL A ALVAREZ

on behalf of GROWTH ENERGY

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Full breakdown

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Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

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policy shift90% confidence

E15 Advocacy

The document highlights an effort to introduce or change fuel standards at the municipal level in Chicago during 2014.

Connected Entities

Chicago City Council, Michael A. Alvarez, Growth Energy and 1 more

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy30
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