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Lobbying Disclosure: Richard Mell for MCZ Development Inc.

Original title: RICHARD MELL for MCZ DEVELOMMENT INC. @ PLANNING COMMISSION (2014-01-01)

January 1, 2014

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The Frame

What this does

This document discloses the professional representation of a private developer seeking to influence economic development policy within the Chicago Planning Commission.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

MCZ Development Inc.

The company is the client seeking to influence economic development policy.

Chicago Planning Commission

The commission is the government body receiving the lobbying communication.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2014.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Lobbyist Richard Mell registered to discuss economic development options with the Chicago Planning Commission on behalf of MCZ Development Inc. for the first quarter of 2014.

Key Facts

  • Richard Mell acted as the lobbyist for MCZ Development Inc.
  • The lobbying activity was directed at the Chicago Planning Commission.
  • The stated purpose of the lobbying was to discuss potential economic development options.
  • The registration period covered January 1, 2014, through March 31, 2014.
  • The action type is classified as administrative.

Why It Matters

This document discloses the professional representation of a private developer seeking to influence economic development policy within the Chicago Planning Commission.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?
This is a public disclosure record showing that a lobbyist was hired to discuss development projects with city officials.
What specific development projects are being discussed?
The document does not specify particular projects, only that the lobbyist was seeking to discuss 'potential economic development options'.

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Lobbying Activity

RICHARD MELL

on behalf of MCZ DEVELOMMENT INC.

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RICHARD MELL

on behalf of MCZ DEVELOMMENT INC.

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RICHARD MELL

on behalf of MCZ DEVELOMMENT INC.

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Discoveries

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temporal pattern90% confidence

Quarterly Lobbying Cycle

The filing covers a standard three-month fiscal quarter, consistent with typical municipal lobbying reporting requirements.

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Sources

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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