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Lobbying Disclosure: Illinois Restaurant Association (2016)

Original title: MARY K MINAGHAN DBA MKM SERVICES for ILLINOIS RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION @ LAW DEPARTMENT (2016-07-01)

July 1, 2016

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The Frame

What this does

This disclosure identifies the specific interests and professional representation involved in influencing Chicago's Law Department regarding restaurant industry regulations and tax policies during the third quarter of 2016.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Illinois Restaurant Association

The organization hired professional representation to communicate its policy positions to the city government.

Chicago Law Department

The department received communications regarding industry-specific regulations and tax policies.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 1, 2016.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Mary K. Minaghan, operating as MKM Services, registered to lobby the Chicago Law Department on behalf of the Illinois Restaurant Association. The activities focused on industry-related regulations, including taxes, licensing, and building codes.

Key Facts

Lobbyist Mary K. Minaghan (MKM Services) represented the Illinois Restaurant Association.
The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Law Department.
The lobbying period covered July 1, 2016, through September 30, 2016.
The scope of lobbying included both administrative and legislative actions.
The stated purpose was to convey industry views on license requirements, building code requirements, and taxes.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?

This is a public disclosure report identifying a lobbyist hired by the Illinois Restaurant Association to communicate with the Chicago Law Department.

What specific issues were discussed?

The lobbyist sought to discuss restaurant industry perspectives on taxes, building code requirements, and licensing.

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Discoveries

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Industry Focus on Regulatory Compliance

The lobbying effort specifically targeted the Law Department to address the intersection of building codes and licensing, suggesting a focus on operational compliance for restaurants.

Illinois Restaurant Association Law Department