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Lobbying Disclosure: McDonald's Corporation (Q4 2017)

Original title: KRISTOPHER J. ANDERSON for MCDONALD'S CORPORATION @ MAYORS OFFICE (2017-10-01)

Record date · October 1, 2017

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What This Bill Does

Lobbyist Kristopher J. Anderson represented McDonald's Corporation in discussions with the Chicago Mayor's Office regarding a new corporate headquarters and concessions at Midway International Airport.

Why it matters

This disclosure identifies the specific corporate interests seeking influence over city-level economic development projects and airport contract opportunities during the final quarter of 2017.

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

McDonald's Corporation

The corporation is seeking specific administrative and legislative outcomes from the city government.

Directly affected

Chicago Mayor's Office

The office is the target of lobbying efforts regarding city infrastructure and economic development.

Key Facts

Lobbyist Kristopher J. Anderson represented McDonald's Corporation.
The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Mayor's Office.
The scope of lobbying included both administrative and legislative actions.
The primary topics of discussion were the company's new headquarters and concessions at Midway International Airport.

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The reporting period for this activity was October 1, 2017, to December 31, 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?

This is a public disclosure report showing that a specific lobbyist was paid to influence city officials on behalf of a corporation.

What specific projects was McDonald's discussing with the city?

The document lists the company's new headquarters and potential food concessions at Midway International Airport.

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Lobbying Activity

KRISTOPHER J. ANDERSON

on behalf of MCDONALD'S CORPORATION

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

Corporate-City Alignment

The document highlights the intersection of private corporate expansion (HQ) with public infrastructure utilization (Midway concessions).

McDonald's Corporation Mayors Office

Connected Entities

Mayors Office, McDonald's Corporation, Chicago, IL and 1 more

OrganizationMayors Office“The municipal department lobbied by the client.”Map →

OrganizationMcDonald's Corporation“The client seeking administrative and legislative action from the city.”Map →

locationChicago, IL“The jurisdiction where the lobbying activity occurred.”Map →

PersonKristopher J. Anderson“Registered lobbyist representing McDonald's Corporation.”Map →

Sources

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Analysis Score

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Significance45
How much this matters to a regular citizen
Controversy20
Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
Entertainment10
Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
Buzz15
Current news / social attention level

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