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Lobbying Disclosure: Outfront Media Outdoor Advertising Issues

Original title: MARY K MINAGHAN DBA MKM SERVICES for OUTFRONT MEDIA @ PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (2015-04-01)

April 1, 2015

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The Frame

What this does

This disclosure identifies that Outfront Media is actively seeking to influence city sign codes and permit review processes, which directly impacts the rules governing where and how outdoor advertisements can be placed in Chicago.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Outfront Media

The company is seeking to influence the regulatory environment for their outdoor advertising business.

Chicago Department of Planning and Development

The department is the target of lobbying efforts regarding sign codes and permit reviews.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 1, 2015.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Mary K. Minaghan, operating as MKM Services, was hired by Outfront Media to lobby the Chicago Department of Planning and Development regarding outdoor advertising regulations. The activities covered both administrative and s related to sign codes and permit reviews.

Key Facts

  • Mary K. Minaghan (MKM Services) was retained by Outfront Media to lobby the Chicago Department of Planning and Development.
  • The lobbying period covered April 1, 2015, through June 30, 2015.
  • The scope of lobbying included both administrative and legislative actions.
  • The primary focus of the lobbying was on issues affecting outdoor advertising.
  • Specific areas of interest included sign codes and the permit review process.

Why It Matters

This disclosure identifies that Outfront Media is actively seeking to influence city sign codes and permit review processes, which directly impacts the rules governing where and how outdoor advertisements can be placed in Chicago.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Outfront Media trying to change?
They are seeking to influence city sign codes and the process for reviewing advertising permits.
Who is representing Outfront Media in these discussions?
Mary K. Minaghan, doing business as MKM Services.

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Lobbying Activity

MARY K MINAGHAN DBA MKM SERVICES

on behalf of OUTFRONT MEDIA

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MARY K MINAGHAN DBA MKM SERVICES

on behalf of OUTFRONT MEDIA

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Outdoor Advertising Regulation Focus

The document highlights a specific effort to influence both the legislative sign codes and the administrative permit review process simultaneously.

Connected Entities

personMary K. MinaghanRegistered lobbyist doing business as MKM Services.Map →
organizationOutfront MediaThe company seeking to influence city planning and development policies.Map →
organizationMKM ServicesBusiness entity representing the client.Map →
organizationChicago Department of Planning and DevelopmentThe city department lobbied by the firm.Map →
locationChicago, ILJurisdiction of the lobbying activity.Map →

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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  • Significance35
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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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