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Lobbying Disclosure: Shoreline Sightseeing Water Taxi Proposal

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

January 1, 2016

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

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

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

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.

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.
  • The action type is classified as administrative.

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.

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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Sponsors

Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Riverfront Infrastructure Interest

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

Connected Entities

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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  • Significance30
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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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