CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: Walmart Stores, Inc. (2015)

Original title: THOM M SERAFIN for WALMART STORES, INC. @ CITY COUNCIL / ALDERMEN (2015-07-01)

July 1, 2015

lobbying retail urban planning corporate advocacy

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The Frame

What this does

This disclosure identifies the specific corporate interests attempting to influence Chicago's urban planning and development decisions during the third quarter of 2015.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Walmart Stores, Inc.

The company is seeking to influence city planning policies and store location approvals.

Chicago Department of Planning and Development

The department is the target of lobbying efforts regarding city development and zoning.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 1, 2015.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Thom M. Serafin registered as a lobbyist for Walmart Stores, Inc. to influence and reputation management within the Chicago Department of Planning and Development.

Key Facts

Thom M. Serafin was hired to lobby on behalf of Walmart Stores, Inc.
The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Department of Planning and Development.
The scope of lobbying included both administrative and legislative actions.
The stated objectives were store siting and reputation advocacy.
The lobbying period covered July 1, 2015, through September 30, 2015.

Why It Matters

This disclosure identifies the specific corporate interests attempting to influence Chicago's urban planning and development decisions during the third quarter of 2015.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?

This is a public disclosure record showing that a specific lobbyist was hired by a corporation to influence city government decisions.

What does 'store siting' mean in this context?

It refers to the process of selecting and securing approval for the physical locations where a company intends to build or operate stores.

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Lobbying Activity

THOM M SERAFIN

on behalf of WALMART STORES, INC.

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Discoveries

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

policy shift80% confidence

Corporate Urban Expansion

The document highlights a specific period where major retailers were actively engaging with city planning departments to manage their reputation and site selection.

Walmart Stores, Inc.Planning and Development