Lobbying in Will County, Illinois
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[edit] Lobbying in Illinois
| Lobbyist | Year | Amount |
| William F. Mahar | 2009 | $60,000 |
| William F. Mahar | 2008 | $60,000 |
| William F. Mahar | 2007 | $60,000 |
| William F. Mahar | 2006 | $60,000 |
| William F. Mahar | 2005 | $60,000 |
Will County has representation from lobbyist William F. Mahar, Inc. for representation in Springfield, Illinois' capital city. William F. Mahar provides a daily presence in Springfield on every legislative day as well as days when out-of-session committees meet:[1] [2]
- The firm introduces legislation on the County's behalf and
- Expresses the County's position on bills that affect it.
- The lobbyist tracks legislation and some of the county's expenditures, and
- Helps in securing grant money.
| Lobbyist | Year | Amount |
| Hinshaw & Culbertson | 2009 | $95,633.18 |
| Hinshaw & Culbertson | 2008 | $50,833.88 |
| Hinshaw & Culbertson | 2007 | $4,888.06 |
| Hinshaw & Culbertson | 2006 | $41,356.72 |
| Hinshaw & Culbertson | 2005 | $8,146.12 |
Lobbying firm Hinshaw & Culbertson also represents the county, since at least 2005. [3]
[edit] Federal lobbying
| Lobbyist | Year | Amount |
| Smith Dawson & Andrews | 2010 | $20,000 |
| Smith Dawson & Andrews | 2009 | $120,000 |
| Smith Dawson & Andrews | 2008 | $120,000 |
| Smith Dawson & Andrews | 2007 | $120,000 |
| Smith Dawson & Andrews | 2006 | $120,000 |
Will County also has lobbying representation for its interests in Washington. It is represented by lobbying firm Smith Dawson & Andrews.[2] The county lists the following as some reasons for having a contract with the firm:[2]
WHEREAS, the County Board believes that it is in the best interest of the County to continue to retain a professional federal lobbyist firm for Will County in regards to providing [...] approaches to successfully accomplish positive bottom line results while working with congressional authorizes, appropriators, and their staffs and the federal executive branch to obtain federal appropriations and vital legislative, regulatory, and political support for the County...
The lobbyist provides several services for the county:[2]
- Drafts congressional testimony, amendments, and correspondence to the Members of Congress and their staffs.
- Coordinate county board members' visits to Washington.
- Works with the County to develop an annual Federal Agenda and legislative strategy.
[edit] Taxpayer-funded lobbying associations
Will County belongs to at least 12 taxpayer-funded lobbying associations:
| Association | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 |
| Illinois Association of County Board Members | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,400 | $2,425 | $2,250 | - |
| Illinois Association of County Officials | - | - | $2,880 | $945 | - | - |
| Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools | $2,315 | $2,315 | $2,260 | $2,082 | $2,082 | - |
| Illinois Association of School Administrators | - | $700 | $700 | - | - | - |
| Illinois Coroner and Medical Examiners Association | $525 | $525 | $475 | $425 | $425 | - |
| Illinois County Treasurer's Association | - | $845 | $820 | $870 | $870 | - |
| Illinois Sheriff's Association | $975 | $975 | $800 | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| International Association of Chiefs of Police | - | $360 | $360 | $100 | $100 | $100 |
| Metro Counties of Illinois | - | $15,750 | $15,750 | $15,750 | $15,750 | $15,750 |
| National Association of Chiefs of Police | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 | $50 |
| National Association of Counties | $13,840 | $21,800 | $16,000 | $17,165 | $17,837 | $6,435 |
| United Counties Council | - | $1,000 | - | $500 | - | - |
| TOTAL | $20,105 | $46,720 | $42,495 | $41,112 | $40,164 | $23,135 |
Membership in the Illinois County Treasurers Association includes attending conferences. The 2009 Winter Conference cost $25 for registration and rooms were advertised as $70, plus taxes.[4] Base yearly membership fees are $820.[4]
Annual dues for the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools are 1% of the members' salaries.[5] The organization considers superintendents and assistant superintendents of Regional Offices of Education "Primary Members." Will County comprises Regional Office of Education #56. The county has been a member since at least 2006.[5]
For its membership in the National Association of Chiefs of Police, Will County opts for the "Basic" membership, only paying for membership for one year in advance. This has been a consistent fee of $50.[6]
Dues for the Illinois Coroner's Association started in 2006 at $425 and have increased to $525 for 2010.[7]
Through its association with the National Association of Counties, county officials attend conferences and seminars. For example, he county sent county board chairman and two commissioners to the National Association of Counties in 2006, and two officials in 2008 to a conference on health issues.[8]
[edit] References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Will County Board lobbyist contract amounts
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Contracts with Will County - Mahar and SDA
- ↑ Will County Board, lobbying and Hinshaw contracts
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Will County Treasurer dues
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Will County Superintendent of Schools dues
- ↑ Will County Sherrif dues
- ↑ Will County Coroner dues
- ↑ Will County Board membership to lobbying organizations
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