Lobbying Disclosure: Sterling Bay Companies (Q1 2016)
January 1, 2016
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The Frame
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.
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.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
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.
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Lobbying Activity
JOHN J GEORGE
on behalf of STERLING BAY COMPANIES
Sponsors
Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
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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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance40How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz15Current news / social attention level
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