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Lobbying Disclosure: Illinois Petroleum Council (Spring 2017)

Original title: MARY K MINAGHAN DBA MKM SERVICES for ILLINOIS PETROLEUM COUNCIL @ LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL & GOV'T AFFAIRS (2017-04-01)

April 1, 2017

lobbying petroleum energy policy divestment

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The Frame

What this does

This document discloses that the Illinois Petroleum Council formally communicated its position on energy-related legislation and administrative policies, specifically regarding fuel standards and , to Chicago city officials during the second quarter of 2017.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Illinois Petroleum Council

The organization is the client seeking to influence city policy regarding petroleum industry regulations.

Chicago Legislative Council & Gov't Affairs

The department is the recipient of the lobbying communications regarding city policy.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 1, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Mary K. Minaghan, operating as MKM Services, registered to lobby the Chicago Legislative Council and Government Affairs department on behalf of the Illinois Petroleum Council. The lobbying activities occurred between April 1, 2017, and June 30, 2017.

Key Facts

Lobbyist Mary K. Minaghan (MKM Services) represented the Illinois Petroleum Council.
Lobbying activities targeted the Chicago Legislative Council & Government Affairs department.
The lobbying period covered April 1, 2017, through June 30, 2017.
The lobbyist sought to communicate organizational views on E15 fuel standards.
The lobbyist sought to communicate organizational views on divestment policies.
The scope of lobbying included both administrative and legislative actions.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is E15?

is a fuel blend containing 15% ethanol and 85% gasoline.

What does 'divestment' mean in this context?

refers to the policy or action of withdrawing investment funds from specific industries, in this case, the petroleum industry.

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Discoveries

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Petroleum Industry Advocacy Focus

The document highlights that the petroleum industry was actively engaging with Chicago city government on divestment and fuel standards as early as 2017.

Illinois Petroleum Council