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Lobbying Disclosure: ZCOF Chicago Hotel, L.L.C.

Original title: JOHN J LAWLOR for ZCOF CHICAGO HOTEL, L.L.C. @ CITY COUNCIL / ALDERMEN (2015-01-01)

January 1, 2015

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The Frame

What this does

This document discloses that a private entity hired a lobbyist to influence how the Chicago City Council handles the renewal of specific ordinances affecting their business operations.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

ZCOF Chicago Hotel, L.L.C.

The company is seeking to influence the administrative process of ordinance renewals.

Chicago City Council / Aldermen

The staff of these officials are the targets of the lobbying effort regarding ordinance procedures.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2015.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

John J. Lawlor registered as a lobbyist for ZCOF Chicago Hotel, L.L.C. to discuss ordinance renewal procedures with Chicago City Council staff during the first quarter of 2015.

Key Facts

  • John J. Lawlor acted as the lobbyist for ZCOF Chicago Hotel, L.L.C.
  • The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago City Council and Aldermen.
  • The stated goal was to check the encroachment of ordinance renewal procedures with Aldermanic staff.
  • The reporting period for this activity was January 1, 2015, to March 31, 2015.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ZCOF Chicago Hotel, L.L.C. trying to achieve?
The company is seeking to discuss and clarify the procedures for renewing city ordinances with Aldermanic staff.
Who is the lobbyist representing this company?
John J. Lawlor is the registered lobbyist for this client.

Why It Matters

This document discloses that a private entity hired a lobbyist to influence how the Chicago City Council handles the renewal of specific ordinances affecting their business operations.

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Lobbying Activity

JOHN J LAWLOR

on behalf of ZCOF CHICAGO HOTEL, L.L.C.

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Discoveries

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policy shift80% confidence

Ordinance Renewal Concerns

The filing suggests that in early 2015, there was a specific concern regarding the administrative process for renewing ordinances in Chicago.

Connected Entities

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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