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Lobbying Disclosure: 151 W. Schiller Zoning

Original title: KATRIINA MCGUIRE for ROSS, KENNETH @ PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (2017-01-01)

January 1, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

This document discloses professional efforts to influence city decisions for a specific property, which determines what can be built or operated at that location.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Kenneth Ross

The client seeking specific zoning outcomes for the property at 151 W. Schiller.

Katriina McGuire

The professional lobbyist engaged to perform the advocacy work.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Lobbyist Katriina McGuire was hired by Kenneth Ross to influence administrative and legislative actions regarding issues at 151 W. Schiller in Chicago. This activity occurred during the first quarter of 2017.

Key Facts

  • Lobbyist Katriina McGuire represented client Kenneth Ross.
  • The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Department of Transportation.
  • The subject of the lobbying was zoning issues at 151 W. Schiller.
  • The lobbying involved both administrative and legislative actions.
  • The reporting period for this activity was January 1, 2017, to March 31, 2017.

Why It Matters

This document discloses professional efforts to influence city decisions for a specific property, which determines what can be built or operated at that location.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?
This is a public disclosure report showing that a lobbyist was paid to influence city officials regarding a specific property's .
What does 'administrative and legislative' action mean in this context?
It means the lobbyist sought to influence both the day-to-day operations or rules of the department (administrative) and the creation or amendment of laws (legislative).

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Lobbying Activity

KATRIINA MCGUIRE

on behalf of ROSS, KENNETH

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Discoveries

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Zoning Advocacy

The document highlights the use of professional lobbying to navigate city transportation department requirements for private property zoning.

Connected Entities

personKenneth RossThe client who hired the lobbyist.Map →
location151 W. SchillerThe specific property address subject to zoning discussions.Map →
organizationDepartment of TransportationThe city department targeted for lobbying efforts.Map →
personKatriina McGuireThe lobbyist hired to represent the client.Map →
locationChicago, ILThe jurisdiction where the lobbying occurred.Map →

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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