Lobbying Disclosure: Chicago Parking Meters LLC (Q1 2015)
January 1, 2015
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The Frame
This document discloses that a private company managing city parking meters sought administrative discussions with the Mayor's office, which impacts the operational oversight of public parking infrastructure.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Chicago Parking Meters LLC
The company manages the parking meter system and seeks to influence operational decisions under their contract.
Chicago Mayor's Office
The office is the target of the lobbying effort regarding the administration of the parking concession.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2015.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
Key Facts
- Lobbyist Michael Ginter represented Chicago Parking Meters LLC.
- The lobbying activity was directed at the Chicago Mayor's Office.
- The purpose of the lobbying was to discuss operational matters related to the city's parking meter concession agreement.
- The reporting period for this activity was January 1, 2015, to March 31, 2015.
- The action type is classified as administrative.
Why It Matters
This document discloses that a private company managing city parking meters sought administrative discussions with the Mayor's office, which impacts the operational oversight of public parking infrastructure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Chicago Parking Meters LLC concession agreement?
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News Coverage
Lobbying Activity
MICHAEL GINTER
on behalf of CHICAGO PARKING METERS LLC
MICHAEL GINTER
on behalf of CHICAGO PARKING METERS LLC
Sponsors
Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Operational focus of lobbying
The lobbying was explicitly focused on 'operational matters' rather than legislative changes, indicating a focus on contract management.
Connected Entities
Sources
data.cityofchicago.org
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance45How 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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