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Lobbying Disclosure: UNITE HERE Local 1

Original title: KAREN E KENT for UNITEHERE, LOCAL 1 @ CITY COUNCIL / ALDERMEN (2016-04-01)

April 1, 2016

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The Frame

What this does

This disclosure identifies the specific labor organization and lobbyist attempting to influence city development legislation during the second quarter of 2016.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

UNITE HERE, Local 1

The organization is actively seeking to influence city legislative outcomes.

Chicago City Council

The council members are the targets of the lobbying effort regarding development policy.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 1, 2016.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Karen E. Kent registered as a lobbyist representing UNITE HERE Local 1 to influence Chicago City Council members regarding policies.

Key Facts

  • Karen E. Kent is the registered lobbyist for UNITE HERE, Local 1.
  • The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago City Council and Aldermen.
  • The stated goal of the lobbying was to influence 'responsible development' legislation.
  • The reporting period for this activity was April 1, 2016, through June 30, 2016.

Why It Matters

This disclosure identifies the specific labor organization and lobbyist attempting to influence city development legislation during the second quarter of 2016.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is UNITE HERE Local 1?
It is a labor union that represents workers in the hospitality and service industries.
What does 'responsible development' mean in this context?
The document does not define the specific policy details, only that it is the subject of the effort.

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Lobbying Activity

KAREN E KENT

on behalf of UNITEHERE, LOCAL 1

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Discoveries

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temporal pattern100% confidence

Quarterly Reporting Cycle

The filing covers the standard second quarter of the 2016 calendar year.

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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