Lobbying Disclosure: Hospitality Business Association of Chicago (Q1 2019)
January 1, 2019
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The Frame
This disclosure identifies the specific interest group seeking to influence potential changes to city ordinances governing how businesses operate and utilize public space in Chicago.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Hospitality Business Association of Chicago
The association is seeking to influence the regulatory environment for its member businesses regarding licensing and public space usage.
Chicago business owners
Business owners may be subject to new or modified licensing and public way regulations if the discussed ordinances are passed.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
Key Facts
- Pat Doerr acted as the lobbyist for the Hospitality Business Association of Chicago.
- The lobbying activity occurred between January 1, 2019, and March 31, 2019.
- The lobbying targeted members of the Chicago City Council.
- The primary objective was to discuss pending ordinances related to the streamlining of business licensing.
- The primary objective included discussions on pending ordinances related to public way usage.
Why It Matters
This disclosure identifies the specific interest group seeking to influence potential changes to city ordinances governing how businesses operate and utilize public space in Chicago.
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Focus on Regulatory Efficiency
The lobbying effort specifically targeted the 'streamlining' of existing business and public way ordinances, suggesting a push for reduced administrative burdens for hospitality businesses.
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Sources
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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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