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Lobbying Activity: Manuel Flores for George Spear

Original title: MANUEL FLORES for GEORGE SPEAR @ CITY COUNCIL / ALDERMEN (2018-07-01)

July 1, 2018

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The Frame

What this does

This document discloses that a private citizen, George Spear, hired a lobbyist to facilitate communication with city officials regarding the potential sale of private land to the City of Chicago.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

George Spear

The individual seeking to navigate city administrative processes for a potential property sale.

Alderman Munoz

The city official contacted to provide administrative guidance regarding CDOT procedures.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 1, 2018.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Lobbyist Manuel Flores contacted City Council members on behalf of George Spear regarding the process for selling private property to the City of Chicago.

Key Facts

  • Lobbyist Manuel Flores represented George Spear between July 1, 2018, and September 30, 2018.
  • On September 25, 2018, Manuel Flores communicated with Alderman Munoz.
  • The purpose of the communication was to obtain contact information for Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) staff.
  • The inquiry concerned the administrative process for selling private property to the City of Chicago.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the goal of this lobbying activity?
The goal was to get contact information for staff to understand the steps required to sell private property to the city.
Who was the lobbyist involved?
Manuel Flores was the registered lobbyist for George Spear.

Why It Matters

This document discloses that a private citizen, George Spear, hired a lobbyist to facilitate communication with city officials regarding the potential sale of private land to the City of Chicago.

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Lobbying Activity

MANUEL FLORES

on behalf of GEORGE SPEAR

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MANUEL FLORES

on behalf of GEORGE SPEAR

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Discoveries

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policy shift80% confidence

Administrative Lobbying Pattern

The document highlights how private citizens utilize professional lobbyists to navigate municipal department bureaucracy for property transactions.

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Sources

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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