CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: Walmart Liquor License Inquiry

Original title: BETSY SALES for WALMART STORES, INC. @ BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION (BACP) (2015-10-01)

October 1, 2015

lobbying liquor licensing business regulation

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The Frame

What this does

This document tracks professional efforts to influence city licensing decisions, specifically regarding the sale of alcohol at a Walmart location in Chicago.

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 a liquor license through administrative channels.

Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection

The agency is responsible for reviewing and potentially granting the liquor license request.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 1, 2015.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Lobbyist Betsy Sales filed a disclosure regarding efforts to discuss a potential liquor license for Walmart Stores, Inc. with the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection.

Key Facts

Lobbyist Betsy Sales represented Walmart Stores, Inc. regarding a potential liquor license.
The lobbying activity was directed at the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP).
The reporting period for this lobbying activity was October 1, 2015, through December 31, 2015.
The action type is classified as administrative.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?

This is a disclosure form that identifies who is being paid to influence city government decisions on behalf of a specific client.

Does this document guarantee Walmart will receive a liquor license?

No, this document only indicates that a lobbyist was hired to discuss the possibility of obtaining a license with the city.

Why It Matters

This document tracks professional efforts to influence city licensing decisions, specifically regarding the sale of alcohol at a Walmart location in Chicago.

News Coverage

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Lobbying Activity

BETSY SALES

on behalf of WALMART STORES, INC.

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Discoveries

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

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Historical Lobbying Record

This document reflects lobbying activity from late 2015, providing a historical record of corporate engagement with city licensing departments.

Walmart Stores, Inc.Betsy Sales

Connected Entities

personBetsy Sales“The individual registered to lobby on behalf of the client.”Map →

organizationBusiness Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP)“The Chicago city department responsible for issuing business and liquor licenses”Map →

locationChicago, IL“The jurisdiction where the lobbying activity occurred.”Map →

organizationWalmart Stores, Inc.“The client seeking a potential liquor license.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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Significance20
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Controversy10
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Entertainment5
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Buzz5
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