Lobbyists play a crucial role in ensuring the county's interests are looked out for in both Springfield and Washington, D.C. As our "eyes and ears," lobbyists help secure funding for local projects, as well as express our concerns on legislation that may adversely affect our quality of life. Throughout the year, our lobbyists are hard at work serving the County and its residents. By working together, your County Board members and our lobbyists are ensuring that DuPage County remains a great place to live, work and raise a family.
Lobbyist Expenditures
| Lobbyist Name** | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BGR Government Affairs LLC | $80,000 | $80,000 | $80,000 | $0 |
| Roger C. Marquardt and Company Inc. | $90,000 | $90,000 | $90,000 | $90,000 |
| Raucci & Sullivan Strategies LLC | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
| McGuireWoods Consulting LLC | $0 | $0 | $0 | $96,000 |
Additional Expenses
| Other Professional Associations | FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Association of Counties (membership and dues) | $18,338 | $18,338 | $18,338 | $18,338 |
| Illinois State Association of Counties (membership and dues) | $28,820 | $28,820 | $28,820 | $28,820 |
**This chart includes those lobbyists directly retained by the County Chair and County Board.
Federal Lobbyist Contacts
Greg Bales
Principal
McGuireWoods Consulting LLC
77 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 4300
Chicago, IL 60610
State Lobbyist Contacts
John "Chip" Humes
Roger C. Marquardt and Company, Inc.
600 S. Second St., Suite 400
Springfield, IL 62704
Dave Sullivan
Raucci & Sullivan Strategies, LLC
805 Sylviawood Ave.
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Other Lobbyist Information
DuPage County is also a member of the following association(s) that perform lobbying functions:
Joe McCoy, Executive Director
Illinois State Association of Counties
828 South Second
Springfield, IL 62704
National Association of Counties (NACo)
25 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, D.C. 20001
