CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Zoning and Permits

Original title: LANGDON D NEAL for WAL-MART STORES, INC. @ PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT (2014-07-01)

July 1, 2014

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The Frame

What this does

This disclosure identifies the professional representation used by a major corporation to influence local land-use and construction permitting decisions in Chicago during the specified period.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.

The company is seeking specific administrative and legislative outcomes regarding its property development and permitting in Chicago.

Chicago residents

Residents are affected by changes to local zoning and the approval of large-scale commercial building permits in their neighborhoods.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 1, 2014.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Lobbyist Langdon D. Neal represented Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. regarding zoning and building permit processes within the Chicago Department of Planning and Development for the third quarter of 2014.

Key Facts

Lobbyist Langdon D. Neal was retained by Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. to lobby the Chicago Department of Planning and Development.
The lobbying activity covered both administrative and legislative actions.
The specific focus of the lobbying was on zoning regulations and the building permit process.
The reporting period for this activity was July 1, 2014, through September 30, 2014.

Why It Matters

This disclosure identifies the professional representation used by a major corporation to influence local land-use and construction permitting decisions in Chicago during the specified period.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?

This is a public disclosure report identifying that a specific lobbyist was paid to influence city officials regarding zoning and building permits for a specific client.

Does this document show if the permit was approved?

No, this document only discloses that lobbying occurred; it does not contain information on the outcome of the permit or zoning requests.

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Lobbying Activity

LANGDON D NEAL

on behalf of WAL-MART STORES, INC.

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Discoveries

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

policy shift80% confidence

Corporate Zoning Strategy

The document highlights the use of professional lobbyists to navigate both administrative and legislative channels simultaneously for building permits.

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.Chicago Department of Planning and Development