CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: National Shopping Plazas Inc. Zoning Request

Original title: JOSEPH P. GATTUSO for UNION GROUP OF ILLINOIS, LLC @ HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (2017-10-01)

October 1, 2017

zoning lobbying economic development real estate

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The Frame

What this does

This document identifies a formal attempt by a private developer to influence city zoning decisions, which may impact land use, building requirements, or property development in Chicago.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

National Shopping Plazas Inc.

The company is seeking administrative action regarding zoning regulations.

Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development

The department is the target of the lobbying effort and is responsible for reviewing the requested zoning matters.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 1, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Lobbyist Graham C. Grady has registered to represent National Shopping Plazas Inc. regarding before the Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development. This registration covers lobbying activities occurring between October 1, 2017, and December 31, 2017.

Key Facts

Lobbyist Graham C. Grady is representing National Shopping Plazas Inc.
The lobbying activity is directed at the Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development.
The specific action sought is related to zoning matters.
The registration period for this lobbying activity is October 1, 2017, through December 31, 2017.
The lobbying action is classified as administrative.

Why It Matters

This document identifies a formal attempt by a private developer to influence city zoning decisions, which may impact land use, building requirements, or property development in Chicago.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?

This is a public disclosure filing identifying that a lobbyist is working on behalf of a private company to influence city zoning decisions.

What specific zoning changes are being requested?

The document does not specify the exact nature of the zoning changes, only that the lobbyist is seeking '' with the Department of Housing and Economic Development.

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Discoveries

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Quarterly Lobbying Registration

The filing covers a standard three-month calendar quarter, consistent with typical municipal lobbying disclosure requirements.

Graham C. Grady National Shopping Plazas Inc.

Connected Entities

organizationNational Shopping Plazas Inc.“The client seeking zoning changes.”Map →

personGraham C. Grady“The registered lobbyist representing the client.”Map →

locationChicago, IL“The jurisdiction where the lobbying activity is taking place.”Map →

organizationDepartment of Housing and Economic Development“The Chicago city department being lobbied.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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Controversy10
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Entertainment5
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