Lobbying Disclosure: Illinois Restaurant Association on Riverwalk Music
July 1, 2018
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The Frame
This disclosure identifies the specific interest group that engaged with city officials to influence regulations concerning music and entertainment activities on the Chicago Riverwalk between July and September 2018.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Illinois Restaurant Association
The association sought to influence city policy regarding music regulations in a specific public space.
Chicago City Council
Council members were the targets of lobbying efforts regarding municipal policy.
Last recorded activity July 1, 2018.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
Key Facts
- Lobbyist Sam Toia represented the Illinois Restaurant Association.
- The lobbying activity targeted Chicago City Council members and Aldermen.
- The subject of the lobbying was music policies on the Chicago Riverwalk.
- The reporting period for this activity was July 1, 2018, through September 30, 2018.
- The action type is classified as administrative.
Why It Matters
This disclosure identifies the specific interest group that engaged with city officials to influence regulations concerning music and entertainment activities on the Chicago Riverwalk between July and September 2018.
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Lobbying Activity
SAM TOIA
on behalf of ILLINOIS RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
SAM TOIA
on behalf of ILLINOIS RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
SAM TOIA
on behalf of ILLINOIS RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Q3 2018 Lobbying Activity
The lobbying activity was concentrated within the third quarter of 2018, coinciding with peak summer usage of the Chicago Riverwalk.
Connected Entities
Sources
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz5Current news / social attention level
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