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Lobbying Disclosure: Chicago Association of Realtors (2015)

Original title: BRIAN A BERNARDONI for CHICAGO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS @ BUILDINGS (2015-04-01)

April 1, 2015

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The Frame

What this does

This filing identifies the specific interest group and lobbyist seeking to change the city's affordable housing requirements during the second quarter of 2015.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Chicago Association of Realtors

The organization is actively seeking to modify city housing regulations that impact its members' development projects.

Chicago Department of Buildings

The department is the target of lobbying efforts to change how the Affordable Requirements Ordinance is implemented or structured.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 1, 2015.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Brian A. Bernardoni registered as a lobbyist for the Chicago Association of Realtors to influence the city's Department of Buildings regarding the Affordable Requirements Ordinance ().

Key Facts

  • Brian A. Bernardoni served as the lobbyist for the Chicago Association of Realtors.
  • The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Department of Buildings.
  • The lobbyist sought changes to the Affordable Requirements Ordinance (ARO).
  • The lobbying efforts included both administrative and legislative actions.
  • The reporting period for this activity was April 1, 2015, to June 30, 2015.

Why It Matters

This filing identifies the specific interest group and lobbyist seeking to change the city's affordable housing requirements during the second quarter of 2015.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Affordable Requirements Ordinance (ARO)?
The document does not define the , but it is a Chicago city ordinance that typically requires developers to include affordable housing units in new residential projects or pay a fee.
What does it mean that the lobbyist sought 'both administrative and legislative' changes?
It means the lobbyist was attempting to influence both the internal rules and procedures of the Department of Buildings (administrative) and the formal laws or ordinances passed by the city (legislative).

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Lobbying Activity

BRIAN A BERNARDONI

on behalf of CHICAGO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

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BRIAN A BERNARDONI

on behalf of CHICAGO ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

ARO Modification Efforts

The document highlights a specific period in 2015 where real estate interests were actively seeking to alter the city's affordable housing requirements.

Connected Entities

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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  • Significance40
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  • Controversy30
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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