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Lobbying Disclosure: Sterling Bay Companies (Q1 2016)

Original title: JOHN J GEORGE for STERLING BAY COMPANIES @ PLANNING COMMISSION (2016-01-01)

January 1, 2016

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The Frame

What this does

This filing identifies the professional representation used by a major real estate developer to influence zoning and planned development decisions within the city of Chicago.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Sterling Bay Companies

The company is the client seeking government approval for zoning and development projects.

Chicago Planning Commission

The commission is the regulatory body receiving input from the lobbyist regarding zoning decisions.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document discloses activity conducted by John J. George on behalf of Sterling Bay Companies before the Chicago Planning Commission during the first quarter of 2016.

Key Facts

  • John J. George served as the lobbyist for Sterling Bay Companies.
  • The lobbying activity was directed at the Chicago Planning Commission.
  • The scope of lobbying included various zoning and planned development (PD) matters.
  • The reporting period for this activity was January 1, 2016, through March 31, 2016.

Why It Matters

This filing identifies the professional representation used by a major real estate developer to influence zoning and planned development decisions within the city of Chicago.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?
This is a public disclosure report required to show which lobbyists are representing specific clients before city government agencies.
What specific zoning projects were discussed?
The document does not list specific project addresses or names, only that the concerned 'various zoning and PD matters'.

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Lobbying Activity

JOHN J GEORGE

on behalf of STERLING BAY COMPANIES

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Discoveries

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Routine Lobbying Disclosure

The document confirms the standard practice of using professional lobbyists for zoning matters in Chicago during the 2016 period.

Connected Entities

Sources

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