Lobbying Disclosure: Willie Smith for Chicago Beverage Systems, L.L.C.
January 1, 2017
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The Frame
This filing identifies the specific business interests attempting to influence local policy regarding public safety and crime prevention in Chicago wards.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Chicago Beverage Systems, L.L.C.
The company engaged a lobbyist to communicate with city officials regarding public safety concerns.
Chicago City Council / Aldermen
The council members were the targets of the lobbying communication regarding ward-level crime.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
Key Facts
- Lobbyist Willie Smith represented Chicago Beverage Systems, L.L.C. during the period of January 1, 2017, to March 31, 2017.
- The lobbying activity was classified as administrative.
- The stated purpose of the lobbying was to discuss crime issues within an alderman's ward.
Why It Matters
This filing identifies the specific business interests attempting to influence local policy regarding public safety and crime prevention in Chicago wards.
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Business interest in public safety
The document highlights a private beverage company engaging in policy discussions regarding crime rates in local wards.
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Sources
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance20How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz5Current news / social attention level
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