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Read. Follow. Verify.Lobbying Disclosure: Growth Energy's E15 Ordinance Proposal
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.
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.
Growth Energy
The organization is seeking to influence local law to align with its policy goals regarding ethanol fuel blends.
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.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceLobbying Activity
MICHAEL A ALVAREZ
on behalf of GROWTH ENERGY
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E15 Advocacy
The document highlights an effort to introduce or change fuel standards at the municipal level in Chicago during 2014.
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance40How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy30Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz10Current news / social attention level
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