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Lobbying Disclosure: Illinois Restaurant Association (Q1 2017)

Original title: MARY K MINAGHAN DBA MKM SERVICES for ILLINOIS RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION @ BUILDINGS (2017-01-01)

January 1, 2017

lobbying building codes restaurant industry

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The Frame

What this does

This filing identifies the professional representation used by the restaurant industry to influence municipal building code changes that affect business operations and facility requirements in Chicago.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Illinois Restaurant Association

The association is the client seeking to influence municipal building regulations that govern restaurant facilities.

Chicago Department of Buildings

The department is the regulatory body receiving input from industry representatives regarding code changes.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document discloses activity by Mary K. Minaghan on behalf of the Illinois Restaurant Association regarding building code regulations in Chicago during the first quarter of 2017.

Key Facts

Lobbyist Mary K. Minaghan (MKM Services) represented the Illinois Restaurant Association.
The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Department of Buildings.
The scope of lobbying included both administrative and legislative actions.
The primary objective was to communicate industry views regarding building code changes.
The reporting period for this activity was January 1, 2017, to March 31, 2017.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?

This is a public disclosure filing that identifies who is being paid to influence government policy on behalf of specific interest groups.

What specific building code changes were discussed?

The document does not list specific code amendments, only that the lobbyist was tasked with communicating the industry's general views on building code issues.