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Lobbying Disclosure: Westfield Concession Management at Chicago Aviation

Original title: GYATA M KIMMONS for WESTFIELD CONCESSION MANAGEMENT, INC. @ AVIATION (2019-01-01)

Record date · January 1, 2019

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What This Bill Does

Gyata M. Kimmons registered as a lobbyist for Westfield Concession Management, Inc. to discuss updates regarding Terminal 5 progress and opportunities with the Chicago Department of Aviation.

Why it matters

This document discloses that a private company is actively communicating with city officials regarding business opportunities and development progress at Chicago's Terminal 5, which impacts airport vendor operations and city contracts.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Westfield Concession Management, Inc.

The company is seeking information and potential business opportunities related to Terminal 5 development.

Directly affected

Chicago Department of Aviation

The department is the recipient of lobbying efforts regarding the management and development of airport facilities.

Key Facts

  • Gyata M. Kimmons served as the lobbyist for Westfield Concession Management, Inc. during the first quarter of 2019.
  • The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Department of Aviation.
  • The specific action sought was to receive updates regarding progress and opportunities at Terminal 5 (T5).
  • The reporting period for this activity was January 1, 2019, to March 31, 2019.
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  • The nature of the lobbying action is classified as administrative.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Westfield Concession Management, Inc.?
They are a company that manages retail and dining concessions within airport environments.
What does 'administrative' lobbying mean in this context?
It refers to efforts to influence the administrative decisions, policies, or operations of a city department rather than the passage of specific legislation.

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Lobbying Activity

GYATA M KIMMONS

on behalf of WESTFIELD CONCESSION MANAGEMENT, INC.

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GYATA M KIMMONS

on behalf of WESTFIELD CONCESSION MANAGEMENT, INC.

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Discoveries

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Quarterly Reporting

The document reflects standard quarterly lobbying disclosure requirements for the City of Chicago.

Connected Entities

Westfield Concession Management, Inc., Gyata M. Kimmons, Chicago, IL and 1 more

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy10
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