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Lobbying Disclosure: Zoning Amendment Request for Eco Development, Inc.

Original title: JAMES J BANKS for ECO DEVELOPMENT, INC. C/O IRINA DRUK @ CITY COUNCIL / ALDERMEN (2015-10-01)

October 1, 2015

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The Frame

What this does

This document identifies a specific attempt to change local land-use regulations, which dictates what types of buildings or businesses can be constructed at a specific site in Chicago.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Eco Development, Inc.

The company is seeking a change to land-use regulations for their development project.

Chicago City Council

The council members are the decision-makers regarding the requested zoning amendment.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 1, 2015.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Lobbyist James J. Banks filed a disclosure regarding his efforts to influence Chicago City Council members on behalf of Eco Development, Inc. The activity specifically concerns a request for a .

Key Facts

  • Lobbyist James J. Banks represented Eco Development, Inc. before the Chicago City Council.
  • The specific legislative action sought is a zoning amendment.
  • The lobbying activity occurred during the period of October 1, 2015, to December 31, 2015.
  • The client contact for this filing is Irina Druk.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a zoning amendment?
A is a formal change to the local laws that dictate how a specific piece of land can be used, such as changing a property from residential to commercial use.
Who was lobbied in this case?
The lobbyist targeted members of the Chicago City Council and Aldermen.

Why It Matters

This document identifies a specific attempt to change local land-use regulations, which dictates what types of buildings or businesses can be constructed at a specific site in Chicago.

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Lobbying Activity

JAMES J BANKS

on behalf of ECO DEVELOPMENT, INC. C/O IRINA DRUK

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Discoveries

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policy shift80% confidence

Zoning Influence

The document highlights the standard process by which private developers utilize professional lobbyists to navigate municipal zoning changes.

Connected Entities

Sources

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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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