CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: American Progressive Bag Alliance

Original title: JONATHAN D PERMAN for AMERICAN PROGRESSIVE BAG ALLIANCE @ MAYORS OFFICE (2016-04-01)

April 1, 2016

lobbying plastic bags ordinance environment

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The Frame

What this does

This document discloses that a trade group representing plastic bag manufacturers is actively communicating with the Mayor's Office regarding the evaluation and potential changes to local plastic bag ordinances.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

American Progressive Bag Alliance

The organization is seeking to influence the regulatory environment for plastic bag production and usage in Chicago.

Chicago residents

Residents are subject to any changes in plastic bag ordinances that may result from discussions between the city and industry representatives.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 1, 2016.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Jonathan D. Perman registered as a lobbyist for the American Progressive Bag Alliance to discuss plastic bag regulations with the Chicago Mayor's Office. The activity covers the period from April 1, 2016, to June 30, 2016.

Key Facts

Jonathan D. Perman is the registered lobbyist for the American Progressive Bag Alliance.
The lobbying activity is directed at the Chicago Mayor's Office.
The scope of lobbying includes both administrative and legislative actions.
The specific goal is the communication and evaluation of the city's plastic bag ordinance.
The reporting period for this activity is April 1, 2016, through June 30, 2016.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the American Progressive Bag Alliance?

It is a trade organization that represents the interests of plastic bag manufacturers and recyclers.

What does it mean that the lobbyist is seeking 'administrative and legislative' action?

It means the lobbyist is attempting to influence both the way existing laws are enforced or implemented (administrative) and the creation or modification of new laws (legislative).

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Lobbying Activity

JONATHAN D PERMAN

on behalf of AMERICAN PROGRESSIVE BAG ALLIANCE

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Plastic Bag Ordinance Evaluation

The lobbying activity suggests an active effort by industry groups to revisit or influence the implementation of Chicago's plastic bag regulations during the second quarter of 2016.

American Progressive Bag Alliance Mayors Office