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Lobbying Disclosure: Hospitality Business Association of Chicago (Q1 2019)

Original title: PAT DOERR for HOSPITALITY BUSINESS ASSOC OF CHICAGO @ CITY COUNCIL / ALDERMEN (2019-01-01)

January 1, 2019

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The Frame

What this does

This disclosure identifies the specific interest group seeking to influence potential changes to city ordinances governing how businesses operate and utilize public space in Chicago.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Hospitality Business Association of Chicago

The association is seeking to influence the regulatory environment for its member businesses regarding licensing and public space usage.

Chicago business owners

Business owners may be subject to new or modified licensing and public way regulations if the discussed ordinances are passed.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Pat Doerr, representing the Hospitality Business Association of Chicago, lobbied Chicago City Council members regarding proposed changes to business licensing and usage regulations during the first quarter of 2019.

Key Facts

  • Pat Doerr acted as the lobbyist for the Hospitality Business Association of Chicago.
  • The lobbying activity occurred between January 1, 2019, and March 31, 2019.
  • The lobbying targeted members of the Chicago City Council.
  • The primary objective was to discuss pending ordinances related to the streamlining of business licensing.
  • The primary objective included discussions on pending ordinances related to public way usage.

Why It Matters

This disclosure identifies the specific interest group seeking to influence potential changes to city ordinances governing how businesses operate and utilize public space in Chicago.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?
This is a disclosure report that informs the public about which organizations are attempting to influence city officials and what specific legislative topics they are discussing.
What specific ordinances were discussed?
The document identifies 'pending and business licensing ordinances' as the subject of the efforts.

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Discoveries

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Focus on Regulatory Efficiency

The lobbying effort specifically targeted the 'streamlining' of existing business and public way ordinances, suggesting a push for reduced administrative burdens for hospitality businesses.

Connected Entities

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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