CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: Chicago Beverage Systems, L.L.C.

Original title: WILLIE SMITH for CHICAGO BEVERAGE SYSTEMS, L.L.C. @ CITY COUNCIL / ALDERMEN (2014-04-01)

April 1, 2014

lobbying business regulation alcohol policy

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The Frame

What this does

This document identifies the specific business interests attempting to influence local policy regarding the 'Responsible Retailer Initiative,' which impacts how alcohol retailers operate within Chicago.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Chicago Beverage Systems, L.L.C.

The company is seeking to influence city policy regarding retailer regulations.

Chicago City Council

The council is the target of the lobbying effort regarding the Responsible Retailer Initiative.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 1, 2014.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Lobbyist Willie Smith registered to discuss the 'Responsible Retailer Initiative' with Chicago City Council members on behalf of Chicago Beverage Systems, L.L.C. The activity covers the period from April 1, 2014, to June 30, 2014.

Key Facts

Lobbyist Willie Smith is representing Chicago Beverage Systems, L.L.C.
The lobbying activity is directed at the Chicago City Council and Aldermen.
The stated purpose of the lobbying is to discuss the 'Responsible Retailer Initiative'.
The lobbying period is defined as April 1, 2014, through June 30, 2014.
The action type is classified as administrative.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Responsible Retailer Initiative'?

The document does not provide specific details on the content of the initiative, only that it is the subject of the effort.

Who is Willie Smith lobbying?

Willie Smith is members of the Chicago City Council and Aldermen.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift80% confidence

Responsible Retailer Initiative focus

The document highlights a specific period in 2014 where beverage industry interests were actively engaging with the City Council regarding retailer initiatives.

Chicago Beverage Systems, L.L.C.