CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: MKM Services for Illinois Restaurant Association

Original title: MARY K MINAGHAN DBA MKM SERVICES → ILLINOIS RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION (Chicago Lobbying, 2017-01-01 to 2017-03-31)

January 1, 2017

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The Frame

What this does

This report identifies the financial relationship between a professional lobbyist and a trade association seeking to influence Chicago city government policy between January and March 2017.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Illinois Restaurant Association

The association incurred a $3,300 expense to engage professional lobbying services in Chicago.

Mary K. Minaghan

The lobbyist received $3,300 in compensation for services rendered during the reporting period.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document discloses that Mary K. Minaghan, operating as MKM Services, was paid $3,300 to lobby on behalf of the Illinois Restaurant Association in Chicago during the first quarter of 2017.

Key Facts

Mary K. Minaghan (MKM Services) served as a lobbyist for the Illinois Restaurant Association.
The lobbying period covered January 1, 2017, through March 31, 2017.
The total compensation reported for this period was $3,300.
The lobbying activity took place within the jurisdiction of Chicago, Illinois.
The report was officially filed on August 8, 2017.

Why It Matters

This report identifies the financial relationship between a professional lobbyist and a trade association seeking to influence Chicago city government policy between January and March 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?

This is a mandatory disclosure report that tracks payments made by organizations to lobbyists to influence government decisions.

How much was the lobbyist paid?

The lobbyist was paid $3,300 for the three-month period.

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Reporting Lag

The report for the period ending March 31, 2017, was not filed until August 8, 2017, indicating a delay of over four months.

Mary K. Minaghan

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Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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