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Lobbying Disclosure: Growth Energy's Ethanol Ordinance Proposal

Original title: MICHAEL J KASPER for GROWTH ENERGY @ CITY COUNCIL / ALDERMEN (2014-07-01)

July 1, 2014

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The Frame

What this does

This disclosure identifies that Growth Energy sought to influence local Chicago legislation regarding ethanol regulations during the third quarter of 2014.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Growth Energy

The organization is seeking to influence the outcome of local legislation regarding ethanol.

Chicago City Council

The council is the target of lobbying efforts regarding the proposed ethanol ordinance.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 1, 2014.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Lobbyist Michael J. Kasper registered to represent Growth Energy before the Chicago City Council regarding a proposed ethanol . The activity took place between July 1, 2014, and September 30, 2014.

Key Facts

  • Michael J. Kasper served as the lobbyist for Growth Energy.
  • The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago City Council and Aldermen.
  • The specific legislative goal was the passage or modification of an 'Ethanol Ordinance'.
  • The reporting period for this lobbying activity was July 1, 2014, through September 30, 2014.

Why It Matters

This disclosure identifies that Growth Energy sought to influence local Chicago legislation regarding ethanol regulations during the third quarter of 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Growth Energy?
The document identifies Growth Energy as the client represented by the lobbyist, but does not provide further details on the organization's specific mission.
What specific changes were proposed to the ethanol ordinance?
The document does not provide the specific text or details of the proposed changes to the ethanol , only that the lobbyist was seeking legislative action on the topic.

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Lobbying Activity

MICHAEL J KASPER

on behalf of GROWTH ENERGY

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Discoveries

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Historical Lobbying Disclosure

This document records lobbying activity from 2014, indicating it is a historical record rather than a current legislative action.

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Sources

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