CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: Outfront Media (2018)

Original title: MARY K MINAGHAN DBA MKM SERVICES for OUTFRONT MEDIA @ FINANCE (2018-04-01)

April 1, 2018

lobbying advertising government contracts finance

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The Frame

What this does

This disclosure identifies the professional representation used by a major outdoor advertising firm to influence city financial and contractual decisions regarding public advertising space.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Outfront Media

The company is seeking to influence city contracts and regulations governing their business operations.

Chicago Department of Finance

The department is the target of lobbying efforts regarding the management of city advertising contracts.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 1, 2018.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Mary K. Minaghan, doing business as MKM Services, was hired by Outfront Media to lobby the Chicago Department of Finance regarding outdoor advertising issues and the Divvy bike-share advertising contract.

Key Facts

Lobbyist Mary K. Minaghan (MKM Services) represented Outfront Media.
The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Department of Finance.
The scope of work included issues affecting outdoor advertising.
The lobbying specifically addressed the Divvy advertising contract.
The lobbying activity covered both administrative and legislative actions.
The reporting period for this activity was April 1, 2018, to June 30, 2018.

Why It Matters

This disclosure identifies the professional representation used by a major outdoor advertising firm to influence city financial and contractual decisions regarding public advertising space.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Divvy advertising contract?

The document identifies it as a specific contract related to outdoor advertising that was the subject of efforts by Outfront Media.

What does 'administrative and legislative' action mean in this context?

It means the lobbyist was attempting to influence both the day-to-day operations/decisions of the Department of Finance and the creation or modification of city laws.