CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: Van Wagner Outdoor (Q1 2014)

Original title: MARY K MINAGHAN DBA MKM SERVICES for VAN WAGNER OUTDOOR @ HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (2014-01-01)

January 1, 2014

lobbying outdoor advertising economic development city planning

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The Frame

What this does

This document discloses the professional representation of an outdoor advertising company seeking to influence city planning and development ordinances in Chicago during the first quarter of 2014.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Van Wagner Outdoor

The company is seeking to influence city policy regarding outdoor advertising regulations.

Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development

The department is the target of the lobbying efforts regarding city planning and development.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2014.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Mary K. Minaghan, operating as MKM Services, was hired by Van Wagner Outdoor to lobby the Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development regarding outdoor advertising ordinances. The activity took place between January 1, 2014, and March 31, 2014.

Key Facts

Lobbyist Mary K. Minaghan (MKM Services) represented Van Wagner Outdoor.
The lobbying period covered January 1, 2014, through March 31, 2014.
The target agency was the Chicago Department of Housing and Economic Development.
The scope of lobbying included both administrative and legislative actions.
The stated goal was to communicate company views on pending ordinances related to outdoor advertising.
The lobbying effort focused on planning and development matters.

Why It Matters

This document discloses the professional representation of an outdoor advertising company seeking to influence city planning and development ordinances in Chicago during the first quarter of 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?

This is a public disclosure report showing that a specific company hired a lobbyist to communicate with city officials about outdoor advertising rules.

What specific ordinances were discussed?

The document does not list specific ordinance numbers, only that they relate to outdoor advertising.