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Lobbying Disclosure: Legacy Charter School Deed Restriction Request

Original title: JOHN J LAWLOR for LEGACY CHARTER SCHOOL @ LAW DEPARTMENT (2019-07-01)

July 1, 2019

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The Frame

What this does

The outcome of this request determines whether Legacy Charter School can modify the legal usage or ownership conditions of its property, which is currently subject to a city-held .

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Legacy Charter School

The school is seeking to change the legal conditions attached to its property deed.

Chicago Law Department

The department is responsible for reviewing and deciding whether to approve the request to remove the city's deed restriction.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 1, 2019.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Lobbyist John J. Lawlor contacted the Chicago Law Department on behalf of Legacy Charter School to request the removal of a city-imposed on school property.

Key Facts

  • John J. Lawlor acted as the lobbyist for Legacy Charter School.
  • The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Law Department.
  • The specific goal was to remove a city-imposed deed restriction on property associated with the school's contract.
  • The action was classified as administrative.
  • The lobbying period covered July 1, 2019, through September 30, 2019.
  • The method of contact was via email.

Why It Matters

The outcome of this request determines whether Legacy Charter School can modify the legal usage or ownership conditions of its property, which is currently subject to a city-held .

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a deed restriction?
A is a legal requirement written into a property's title that limits how the land can be used or developed.
Why was a lobbyist involved in this request?
The school hired a lobbyist to communicate with the City Law Department to facilitate the administrative process of reviewing and potentially approving the removal of the restriction.

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Lobbying Activity

JOHN J LAWLOR

on behalf of LEGACY CHARTER SCHOOL

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Discoveries

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Property Usage Control

The document highlights the city's use of deed restrictions as a mechanism to maintain control over property usage even after contractual agreements are in place.

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Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy10
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