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Mount Prospect hires lobbyist as trustees debate CloudHQ data‑center hurdles tied to Illinois BIPA
Summary
The board approved a one‑year, not‑to‑exceed $60,000 contract with Mac Strategies for state legislative advocacy after trustees debated why lobbying is needed, citing pension bills and the CloudHQ data‑center project hampered by Illinois’ Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA).
The Mount Prospect Village Board voted Dec. 17 to retain Mac Strategies Group for up to $60,000 for one year to represent the village’s interests in Springfield, following an extended discussion about legislative risks and local economic development.
Village staff said the contract supports the village’s strategic priority of legislative advocacy. Officials flagged several state issues that could have major financial impacts on Mount Prospect if enacted, including proposals affecting municipal pension benefits. Village Manager…
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