CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: Illinois Restaurant Association (Q4 2019)

Original title: MARY K MINAGHAN DBA MKM SERVICES for ILLINOIS RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION @ CITY COUNCIL / ALDERMEN (2019-10-01)

October 1, 2019

lobbying restaurant industry mobile food vehicles revenue ordinance

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The Frame

What this does

This filing identifies the professional representation hired to influence Chicago city laws regarding food industry taxes and food truck operations for the period of October 1, 2019, through December 31, 2019.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Illinois Restaurant Association

The association hired professional representation to advocate for its interests regarding city policy.

Chicago restaurant owners

These business owners are represented by the Illinois Restaurant Association in discussions regarding city revenue and food truck regulations.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 1, 2019.

What's next

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Summary

This document discloses that Mary K. Minaghan, doing business as MKM Services, was hired by the Illinois Restaurant Association to lobby Chicago City Council members during the final quarter of 2019. The efforts focused on s and regulations concerning .

Key Facts

Lobbyist Mary K. Minaghan (MKM Services) represented the Illinois Restaurant Association.
The lobbying activity occurred between October 1, 2019, and December 31, 2019.
The lobbying targeted the Chicago City Council and individual Aldermen.
The scope of lobbying included general issues affecting the restaurant industry.
Specific policy areas mentioned include revenue ordinances and mobile food vehicle regulations.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?

This is a public disclosure filing required to inform the public about who is being paid to influence city government decisions.

What specific laws were they trying to change?

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Discoveries

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Focus on Mobile Food Regulation

The explicit mention of mobile food vehicles suggests the Illinois Restaurant Association was actively monitoring or seeking changes to food truck regulations during late 2019.

Illinois Restaurant Association