Lobbying Disclosure: McDonald's USA, LLC
October 1, 2018
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The Frame
This document identifies that McDonald's USA, LLC is actively seeking to influence city contract negotiations through a professional lobbyist during the final quarter of 2018.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
McDonald's USA, LLC
The company is seeking to influence the outcome of city contract negotiations.
Chicago City Council / Aldermen
The council members are the targets of the lobbying efforts regarding city contracts.
Last recorded activity October 1, 2018.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
Key Facts
- Michael J. Kasper is the designated lobbyist for McDonald's USA, LLC.
- The lobbying activity is directed at the Chicago City Council and Aldermen.
- The specific action sought is participation in contract negotiations.
- The lobbying period is defined as October 1, 2018, to December 31, 2018.
- The action type is classified as administrative.
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Why It Matters
This document identifies that McDonald's USA, LLC is actively seeking to influence city contract negotiations through a professional lobbyist during the final quarter of 2018.
News Coverage
Lobbying Activity
MICHAEL J KASPER
on behalf of MCDONALD'S USA, LLC
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Corporate Engagement in City Contracts
The document highlights the use of professional lobbyists by major corporations to engage directly with city council members on administrative contract matters.
Connected Entities
Sources
data.cityofchicago.org
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance40How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz10Current news / social attention level
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