Lobbying Disclosure: American Petroleum Institute Opposition to E15 Ordinance
October 1, 2015
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The Frame
This filing identifies the formal effort by a major energy industry trade group to influence local Chicago legislation regarding E15 fuel standards during the final quarter of 2015.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
American Petroleum Institute
The organization is actively seeking to influence the outcome of local fuel-related legislation.
Chicago City Council
The council members are the targets of the lobbying effort regarding the E15 ordinance vote.
Last recorded activity October 1, 2015.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
Key Facts
- Lobbyist John A. Doerrer is representing the American Petroleum Institute.
- The lobbying activity is directed at the Chicago City Council and Aldermen.
- The specific legislative goal is to secure a 'no' vote on the E15 ordinance.
- The lobbying period covers October 1, 2015, through December 31, 2015.
- The jurisdiction for this lobbying activity is Chicago, Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why It Matters
This filing identifies the formal effort by a major energy industry trade group to influence local Chicago legislation regarding E15 fuel standards during the final quarter of 2015.
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Lobbying Activity
JOHN A DOERRER
on behalf of AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
JOHN A DOERRER
on behalf of AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
JOHN A DOERRER
on behalf of AMERICAN PETROLEUM INSTITUTE
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Industry opposition to E15
The American Petroleum Institute formally engaged in lobbying to block E15 fuel legislation in Chicago during late 2015.
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Sources
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance45How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy60Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz15Current news / social attention level
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