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Lobbying Disclosure: PharmaCann, LLC

Original title: MARY K MINAGHAN DBA MKM SERVICES for PHARMACANN, LLC @ ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (2019-10-01)

October 1, 2019

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The Frame

What this does

This disclosure identifies the professional representation PharmaCann, LLC is using to influence city-level zoning and administrative policies regarding cannabis dispensaries in Chicago between October and December 2019.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

PharmaCann, LLC

The company is seeking to influence city zoning and administrative policies regarding their dispensary operations.

Chicago residents

Residents may be affected by changes to zoning regulations that determine where cannabis dispensaries can be located.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 1, 2019.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Mary K. Minaghan, operating as MKM Services, has been hired by PharmaCann, LLC to lobby the Chicago Legislative Council and Government Affairs department. The efforts focus on issues related to cannabis dispensaries, specifically including .

Key Facts

  • Lobbyist Mary K. Minaghan (MKM Services) is representing PharmaCann, LLC.
  • The lobbying activity targets the Chicago Legislative Council & Government Affairs department.
  • The scope of lobbying includes both administrative and legislative actions.
  • The primary focus of the lobbying is issues affecting cannabis dispensaries.
  • Specific attention is being directed toward zoning regulations for dispensaries.
  • The reporting period for this lobbying activity is October 1, 2019, to December 31, 2019.

Why It Matters

This disclosure identifies the professional representation PharmaCann, LLC is using to influence city-level zoning and administrative policies regarding cannabis dispensaries in Chicago between October and December 2019.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is PharmaCann, LLC lobbying for?
They are regarding issues that affect cannabis dispensaries, with a specific focus on in Chicago.
Who is representing PharmaCann, LLC in these discussions?
Mary K. Minaghan, doing business as MKM Services, is the registered lobbyist.

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Lobbying Activity

MARY K MINAGHAN DBA MKM SERVICES

on behalf of PHARMACANN, LLC

Senate LDAView filing →

MARY K MINAGHAN DBA MKM SERVICES

on behalf of PHARMACANN, LLC

Senate LDAView filing →

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift90% confidence

Cannabis Zoning Focus

The document highlights a specific focus on zoning regulations for cannabis dispensaries in late 2019, suggesting active industry engagement with city planning during that period.

Connected Entities

organizationPharmaCann, LLCThe client seeking lobbying services.Map →
personMary K. MinaghanDoing business as MKM Services.Map →
organizationLegislative Council & Gov't AffairsThe Chicago department being lobbied.Map →
organizationMKM ServicesThe firm representing the client.Map →
locationChicago, ILThe jurisdiction of the lobbying activity.Map →

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

0–100
  • Significance40
    How much this matters to a regular citizen
  • Controversy30
    Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
  • Entertainment10
    Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
  • Buzz20
    Current news / social attention level

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