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Lobbying Activity: Illinois Restaurant Association on Mobile Food Vendors

Original title: MARY KAY BONOMA for ILLINOIS RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION @ CITY COUNCIL / ALDERMEN (2015-10-01)

October 1, 2015

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The Frame

What this does

This document tracks the influence of the restaurant industry on city regulations governing food trucks and mobile food vendors in Chicago.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Illinois Restaurant Association

The organization is actively seeking to influence city legislation regarding mobile food vendors.

Mobile food vendors

These businesses are subject to the city ordinances that were the subject of the lobbying efforts.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 1, 2015.

What's next

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Summary

Mary Kay Bonoma, representing the Illinois Restaurant Association, lobbied Chicago City Council members regarding the city's mobile food vendor ordinance during the final quarter of 2015.

Key Facts

  • Mary Kay Bonoma lobbied on behalf of the Illinois Restaurant Association.
  • The target of the lobbying was the Chicago City Council and individual Aldermen.
  • The specific legislative topic was the Mobile Food Vendors Ordinance.
  • The lobbying activity occurred during the period of October 1, 2015, to December 31, 2015.

Why It Matters

This document tracks the influence of the restaurant industry on city regulations governing food trucks and mobile food vendors in Chicago.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Illinois Restaurant Association's interest in mobile food vendors?
The document indicates they engaged in regarding the city's mobile food vendor ordinance, though it does not specify their particular stance or requested changes.
Who was the lobbyist for this activity?
Mary Kay Bonoma was the registered lobbyist for the Illinois Restaurant Association.

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Historical Lobbying Focus

The document highlights that the Illinois Restaurant Association was actively involved in shaping mobile food vendor regulations in late 2015.

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Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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