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Lobbying Disclosure: Barack Obama Foundation Development Project

Original title: SCOTT E SAEF for THE BARACK OBAMA FOUNDATION @ PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (2019-04-01)

April 1, 2019

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The Frame

What this does

This disclosure identifies the professional representation used by the Barack Obama Foundation to negotiate land use and master agreements with the City of Chicago's Department of Planning and Development for the project site.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

The Barack Obama Foundation

The organization is seeking specific administrative agreements from the city for their development project.

Chicago Department of Planning and Development

The department is the regulatory body responsible for reviewing and approving the master/use agreements requested.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 1, 2019.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Lobbyist Scott E. Saef represented the Barack Obama Foundation regarding administrative agreements for a development project at 61st Street and Stony Island in Chicago.

Key Facts

  • Scott E. Saef served as the lobbyist for the Barack Obama Foundation.
  • The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Department of Planning and Development.
  • The action sought involved a master/use agreement and related matters for the site at 61st Street and Stony Island.
  • The lobbying period covered April 1, 2019, through June 30, 2019.
  • The action type is classified as administrative.

Why It Matters

This disclosure identifies the professional representation used by the Barack Obama Foundation to negotiate land use and master agreements with the City of Chicago's Department of Planning and Development for the project site.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this lobbying activity?
The lobbyist was seeking a and related administrative approvals for a project located at 61st Street and Stony Island.
Who was the client represented in this filing?
The client was The Barack Obama Foundation.

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Lobbying Activity

SCOTT E SAEF

on behalf of THE BARACK OBAMA FOUNDATION

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Discoveries

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Development Site Location

The lobbying activity is specifically tied to the 61st and Stony Island site, which is a key location for the Obama Presidential Center development.

Connected Entities

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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