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Lobbying Disclosure: Chicago Parking Meters, LLC

Original title: MIKE GINTER for CHICAGO PARKING METERS, LLC @ FINANCE (2016-10-01)

Record date · October 1, 2016

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What This Bill Does

Lobbyist Mike Ginter registered to represent Chicago Parking Meters, LLC regarding operational matters related to the city's parking for the final quarter of 2016.

Why it matters

This document identifies the professional representation hired by the private entity managing Chicago's parking meters to discuss operational changes with the city's Department of Finance.

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

Chicago Parking Meters, LLC

The company is the entity seeking to influence or discuss operational terms of their contract with the city.

Directly affected

Chicago Department of Finance

The department is the target of the lobbying efforts regarding the administration of the parking agreement.

Key Facts

Lobbyist Mike Ginter represented Chicago Parking Meters, LLC.
The lobbying activity was directed at the Chicago Department of Finance.
The scope of lobbying involved operational matters concerning the city's parking concession agreement.
The registration period covered October 1, 2016, through December 31, 2016.

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The action type is classified as administrative.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?

This is a public disclosure filing showing that a specific lobbyist was hired by a private company to discuss city business with a municipal department.

What does 'operational matters' mean in this context?

The document does not provide specific details, but it refers to the day-to-day management or implementation of the existing parking between the company and the city.

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Lobbying Activity

MIKE GINTER

on behalf of CHICAGO PARKING METERS, LLC

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Discoveries

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temporal pattern90% confidence

Quarterly Lobbying Cycle

The filing covers a standard three-month calendar quarter, consistent with typical municipal lobbying disclosure requirements.

Mike Ginter

Connected Entities

Department of Finance, Mike Ginter, Chicago Parking Meters, LLC and 1 more

OrganizationDepartment of Finance“The city department being lobbied.”Map →

PersonMike Ginter“The registered lobbyist representing the client.”Map →

OrganizationChicago Parking Meters, LLC“The private company that manages Chicago's parking meter system.”Map →

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

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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Significance30
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Controversy20
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Entertainment5
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Buzz10
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