Lobbying Disclosure: Sterling Bay Companies (Q1 2015)
January 1, 2015
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The Frame
This document discloses the professional representation of a private real estate developer seeking government action on zoning and development projects within Chicago.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Sterling Bay Companies
The company is the client seeking specific zoning and development outcomes from the city.
Chicago Department of Transportation
The department is the government entity receiving requests for zoning and development approvals.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2015.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
Key Facts
- Lobbyist John J. George represented Sterling Bay Companies.
- The lobbying activity occurred between January 1, 2015, and March 31, 2015.
- The target of the lobbying was the Chicago Department of Transportation.
- The stated purpose of the lobbying was to address various zoning and planned development (PD) matters.
Why It Matters
This document discloses the professional representation of a private real estate developer seeking government action on zoning and development projects within Chicago.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 'PD matter' in this context?
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News Coverage
Lobbying Activity
JOHN J GEORGE
on behalf of STERLING BAY COMPANIES
JOHN J GEORGE
on behalf of STERLING BAY COMPANIES
Sponsors
Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Zoning Focus
The lobbying activity specifically targeted the Department of Transportation for zoning matters, suggesting the development projects involved significant infrastructure or public way considerations.
Connected Entities
Sources
data.cityofchicago.org
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance30How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz10Current news / social attention level
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