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Lobbying Disclosure: R2 Companies Zoning Request

Original title: LIZ BUTLER for INNOVATIVE MARKETS, INC. @ PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (2019-01-01)

January 1, 2019

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The Frame

What this does

This disclosure identifies the professional representation used by a real estate firm to influence city decisions, which determine how land can be used and developed in Chicago.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

R2 Companies

The company is seeking specific zoning changes from the city government.

Chicago residents

Residents may be affected by changes to land use and development patterns in their neighborhoods resulting from zoning decisions.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Lobbyist Katherine Jahnke-Dale represented R2 Companies to advocate for changes with the Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development during the first quarter of 2019.

Key Facts

  • Lobbyist Katherine Jahnke-Dale was retained by R2 Companies.
  • The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development.
  • The specific action sought by the lobbyist was a zoning change.
  • The reporting period for this activity was January 1, 2019, through March 31, 2019.

Why It Matters

This disclosure identifies the professional representation used by a real estate firm to influence city decisions, which determine how land can be used and developed in Chicago.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a lobbyist?
A lobbyist is a person hired to influence government decisions, such as laws or city policies, on behalf of a client.
What does 'zoning' mean in this context?
refers to city regulations that dictate how specific pieces of land can be used, such as for residential, commercial, or industrial purposes.

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Lobbying Activity

LIZ BUTLER

on behalf of INNOVATIVE MARKETS, INC.

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Sponsors

Discoveries

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temporal pattern100% confidence

Q1 Lobbying Activity

The lobbying activity was concentrated within the first quarter of 2019.

Connected Entities

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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