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Lobbying Disclosure: Shoreline Sightseeing Water Taxi Proposal

Original title: JOHN A DOERRER for SHORELINE SIGHTSEEING @ MAYORS OFFICE (2016-01-01)

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.

Why it matters

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.

Directly affected

Shoreline Sightseeing

The company is seeking government approval or discussion regarding a new water taxi stop location.

Directly affected

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?
It is a public disclosure record showing that a met with city officials to advocate for a specific business project.
What specific project is being discussed?
The document mentions a proposal for a water taxi stop on the riverfront.

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Lobbying Activity

JOHN A DOERRER

on behalf of SHORELINE SIGHTSEEING

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Discoveries

1 pattern noticed across the record

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Riverfront Infrastructure Interest

The document highlights early 2016 interest in expanding water taxi infrastructure on the Chicago riverfront.

Connected Entities

Mayors Office, John A. Doerrer, Shoreline Sightseeing and 1 more

Sources

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  • Controversy10
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