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Lobbying Disclosure: Rezoning Request for 820 W. Jackson

Original title: MICHAEL EZGUR for CRAYTON ADVISORS @ CITY COUNCIL / ALDERMEN (2017-01-01)

January 1, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

This filing identifies the professional representation behind a specific land-use change request that could alter development rights and property usage at 820 W. Jackson in Chicago.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Crayton Advisors

The firm is seeking a change in zoning status for a property they are associated with.

Michael Ezgur

The lobbyist is professionally engaged to advocate for the rezoning request.

Chicago City Council

The council members are the targets of the lobbying effort and hold the authority to approve or deny the rezoning request.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Michael Ezgur filed a disclosure report regarding his efforts to influence Chicago City Council members on behalf of his client, Crayton Advisors. The lobbying activity specifically concerns a request to rezone the property located at 820 W. Jackson.

Key Facts

  • Lobbyist Michael Ezgur represented Crayton Advisors during the first quarter of 2017.
  • The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago City Council and individual Aldermen.
  • The specific legislative action sought is the rezoning of the property at 820 W. Jackson.
  • The reporting period for this activity was January 1, 2017, through March 31, 2017.

Why It Matters

This filing identifies the professional representation behind a specific land-use change request that could alter development rights and property usage at 820 W. Jackson in Chicago.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?
This is a lobbying disclosure report that informs the public about who is being paid to influence government officials regarding specific legislative or zoning matters.
What specific property is being rezoned?
The property identified in the filing is 820 W. Jackson.

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Lobbying Activity

MICHAEL EZGUR

on behalf of CRAYTON ADVISORS

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MICHAEL EZGUR

on behalf of CRAYTON ADVISORS

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MICHAEL EZGUR

on behalf of CRAYTON ADVISORS

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MICHAEL EZGUR

on behalf of CRAYTON ADVISORS

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Targeted Zoning Advocacy

The document confirms a specific effort to influence city-level zoning policy for a single address during Q1 2017.

Michael EzgurCrayton Advisors820 W. Jackson

Connected Entities

organizationCrayton Advisors“Client hiring the lobbyist.”Map →
location820 W. Jackson“The specific property address subject to the rezoning request.”Map →
organizationCity Council / Aldermen“The government body being lobbied.”Map →
personMichael Ezgur“Registered lobbyist representing the client.”Map →
locationChicago, IL“Jurisdiction of the lobbying activity.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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  • Significance40
    How much this matters to a regular citizen
  • Controversy20
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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