Lobbying Disclosure: Friedman Properties Land Use Requests
January 1, 2019
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The Frame
This document discloses that a private developer is seeking government approval for land s and property s, which can alter public access to streets or alleys and change property development rights.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Friedman Properties
The firm is seeking specific land use approvals from the city.
Chicago residents
Residents may be affected if public access to streets or alleys is altered through the vacation process.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
Key Facts
- John J. George is the registered lobbyist for Friedman Properties.
- The lobbying activity occurred between January 1, 2019, and March 31, 2019.
- The lobbyist sought both administrative and legislative actions.
- The specific goal of the lobbying is to influence 'vacation and dedication/easement matters' regarding property.
- The lobbying efforts were directed at the Chicago Department of Planning and Development.
Why It Matters
This document discloses that a private developer is seeking government approval for land s and property s, which can alter public access to streets or alleys and change property development rights.
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Lobbying Activity
JOHN J GEORGE
on behalf of FRIEDMAN PROPERTIES
JOHN J GEORGE
on behalf of FRIEDMAN PROPERTIES
JOHN J GEORGE
on behalf of FRIEDMAN PROPERTIES
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Standard Land Use Lobbying
The document reflects standard municipal lobbying patterns where developers engage with planning departments to adjust property boundaries via easements and vacations.
Connected Entities
Sources
data.cityofchicago.org
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance30How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz10Current news / social attention level
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