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Read. Follow. Verify.Lobbying Disclosure: Shoreline Sightseeing Water Taxi Proposal
Record date · January 1, 2016
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What This Bill Does
John A. Doerrer registered to discuss a potential water taxi stop on the riverfront with the Chicago Mayor's Office. This disclosure covers lobbying activities occurring between January 1, 2016, and March 31, 2016.
This document identifies an effort by a private sightseeing company to influence city infrastructure decisions regarding the placement of a water taxi stop on the Chicago riverfront.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Shoreline Sightseeing
The company is seeking government approval or discussion regarding a new water taxi stop location.
Chicago Mayor's Office
The office is the target of the lobbying effort regarding city infrastructure and riverfront usage.
Key Facts
- Lobbyist John A. Doerrer was retained by Shoreline Sightseeing.
- The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Mayor's Office.
- The specific objective was to discuss the establishment of a water taxi stop on the riverfront.
- The reporting period for this activity was January 1, 2016, through March 31, 2016.
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- The action type is classified as administrative.
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Votes, people, money & the original sourceLobbying Activity
JOHN A DOERRER
on behalf of SHORELINE SIGHTSEEING
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Riverfront Infrastructure Interest
The document highlights early 2016 interest in expanding water taxi infrastructure on the Chicago riverfront.
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