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Lobbying Disclosure: BOMA Chicago and the Police Department

Original title: MARY K MINAGHAN DBA MKM SERVICES for BUILDING OWNERS & MANAGERS ASSOC. OF CHICAGO (BOMA) @ POLICE DEPARTMENT (2014-07-01)

Record date · July 1, 2014

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What This Bill Does

Mary K. Minaghan, representing the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Chicago, registered to lobby the Chicago Police Department regarding emergency preparedness codes for commercial office buildings.

Why it matters

This disclosure identifies the professional representation hired to influence city emergency regulations that dictate safety requirements and operational standards for commercial office buildings in Chicago.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Building Owners and Managers Association of Chicago

The organization is seeking to influence city-wide emergency preparedness regulations that apply to their members' commercial properties.

Directly affected

Chicago Police Department

The department is the target of lobbying efforts regarding the development and implementation of emergency codes.

Key Facts

  • Lobbyist Mary K. Minaghan (MKM Services) was retained by the Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Chicago.
  • The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Police Department.
  • The stated objective was to influence emergency preparedness codes and regulations for commercial office buildings.
  • The lobbying scope included both administrative and legislative actions.
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  • The reporting period for this activity was July 1, 2014, to September 30, 2014.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BOMA?
BOMA stands for the Building Owners and Managers Association, an organization representing the interests of commercial real estate owners and property managers.
What kind of actions were taken by the lobbyist?
The lobbyist engaged in both administrative and s related to emergency preparedness codes.

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Emergency Code Review

The document indicates a specific period in 2014 where commercial building emergency codes were under active review by the Chicago Police Department.

Connected Entities

Building Owners and Managers Association of Chicago (BOMA), Mary K. Minaghan, Police Department and 1 more

Sources

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