CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: Madison and Desplaines Development Project

Original title: JOHN J GEORGE for MADISON-DESPLAINES DEVELOPMENT LLC @ PLANNING COMMISSION (2015-04-01)

April 1, 2015

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The Frame

What this does

This filing identifies the professional representation hired to influence city zoning and development approvals for a specific property, which determines the scale and use of the site at Madison and Desplaines.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Madison-Desplaines Development LLC

The company is seeking official city approval for a development project at a specific location.

Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development

The department is responsible for reviewing and processing the development application submitted by the lobbyist.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 1, 2015.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

John J. George registered as a lobbyist on behalf of Madison-Desplaines Development LLC to seek approval for a application at the intersection of Madison and Desplaines streets in Chicago.

Key Facts

John J. George is the registered lobbyist for Madison-Desplaines Development LLC.
The lobbying activity is directed at the Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development.
The specific action sought is the filing of an application for a Planned Development (PD) at the intersection of Madison and Desplaines.
The lobbying period covered by this disclosure is April 1, 2015, to June 30, 2015.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Planned Development (PD)?

In Chicago, a Planned Development is a zoning designation that allows for a specific, customized development plan for a site, often requiring city council approval.

What is the purpose of this document?

This is a public disclosure required by law to show who is being paid to influence city government decisions regarding specific development projects.