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Lobbying Disclosure: Tropical Optical Company

Original title: MAURA L. DOENS for TROPICAL OPTICAL COMPANY @ HEALTH DEPARTMENT (2016-10-01)

October 1, 2016

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The Frame

What this does

This document discloses that a private company is formally seeking to negotiate a contract with the Chicago Health Department, which may impact how the city procures optical services or equipment.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Tropical Optical Company

The company is seeking to enter into or modify a contract with the city health department.

Chicago Health Department

The department is the target of lobbying efforts regarding potential contract negotiations.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 1, 2016.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Maura L. Doens registered as a lobbyist for Tropical Optical Company to discuss contract negotiations with the Chicago Health Department. This activity covers the period from October 1, 2016, through December 31, 2016.

Key Facts

  • Maura L. Doens is the registered lobbyist for Tropical Optical Company.
  • The lobbying activity is directed at the Chicago Health Department.
  • The specific action sought is contract negotiation.
  • The lobbying period is defined as October 1, 2016, to December 31, 2016.
  • The filing is categorized as an administrative action.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this filing?
This filing publicly discloses that Maura L. Doens is representing Tropical Optical Company in discussions regarding a contract with the Chicago Health Department.
Does this document show that a contract was awarded?
No, this document only indicates that contract negotiations were the action sought during the specified period.

Why It Matters

This document discloses that a private company is formally seeking to negotiate a contract with the Chicago Health Department, which may impact how the city procures optical services or equipment.

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Lobbying Activity

MAURA L. DOENS

on behalf of TROPICAL OPTICAL COMPANY

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Discoveries

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temporal pattern90% confidence

Quarterly Lobbying Window

The lobbying activity is restricted to a specific three-month window in late 2016.

Connected Entities

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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  • Significance20
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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz5
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