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Lobbying Disclosure: Hewlett Packard (HP) and the Mayor's Office

Original title: THEODORE J BRUNSVOLD for SATELLITE BROADCASTING & COMMUNICATIONS ASSOC. @ MAYORS OFFICE (2015-10-01)

October 1, 2015

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The Frame

What this does

This disclosure identifies the specific company and representative attempting to influence city purchasing decisions, which determines how taxpayer funds are spent on technology services.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

HP (Hewlett Packard)

The company is seeking to influence city procurement processes to potentially secure government contracts.

Chicago Mayor's Office

The office is the target of lobbying efforts regarding city purchasing decisions.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 1, 2015.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Theodore J. Brunsvold registered as a lobbyist for Hewlett Packard (HP) to discuss matters with the Chicago Mayor's Office for the final quarter of 2015.

Key Facts

  • Theodore J. Brunsvold served as the lobbyist for HP (Hewlett Packard).
  • The lobbying activity was directed at the Chicago Mayor's Office.
  • The stated purpose of the lobbying was to influence procurement (government purchasing).
  • The reporting period for this activity was October 1, 2015, to December 31, 2015.
  • The action type is classified as legislative.

Why It Matters

This disclosure identifies the specific company and representative attempting to influence city purchasing decisions, which determines how taxpayer funds are spent on technology services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is procurement lobbying?
It is the act of attempting to influence government officials regarding the purchase of goods or services by the city.
Does this document show how much money was spent?
No, this specific disclosure document does not list financial compensation or expenditures.

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Lobbying Activity

THEODORE J BRUNSVOLD

on behalf of SATELLITE BROADCASTING & COMMUNICATIONS ASSOC.

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Sponsors

Discoveries

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temporal pattern90% confidence

Quarterly Reporting Cycle

The lobbying activity is tied to a standard calendar quarter (Q4 2015), which is the typical reporting cadence for municipal lobbying disclosures.

Connected Entities

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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  • Significance30
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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz5
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