I’m pretty interested in reports that Wal-Mart may be trying to open a location in my neighborhood.<\/p>\n
I read a report in the Red Eye that said the retailer had signed a letter of intent on a location.<\/p>\n
This is Ald. Tom Tunney’s (44th) response to this and similar reports:<\/p>\n
On Thursday, December 9, I heard reports in the media that Wal-Mart may be interested in renting a location here in the 44th Ward.\u00a0 This was surprising as I had not seen any conceptual plans for a proposed store in Lakeview.<\/p>\n
After follow-up on my part, Wal-Mart issued the following statement on Monday, December 13:<\/p>\n
“Contrary to media reports, Walmart has not executed a lease or a letter of intent with the developer to locate a store on the property known as ‘Broadway at Surf,’ at 2840 North Broadway in the Lakeview community of Chicago.\u00a0 The company is evaluating a number of potential opportunities across the city of Chicago, and will continue to work with elected officials, business groups, community associations and key stakeholders to ensure that sites and formats are compatible with the communities we seek to serve.”<\/p>\n
Maggie Sans – VP Public Affairs and Government Relations
\nWal-Mart
\n702 Southwest 8th Street
\nBentonville, AR 72716-0350<\/p>\nIf any plans come forward in the future, it will be vetted through a rigorous community process.\u00a0 As a small business owner, I understand the impact any big-box retailer would have on our neighborhood.\u00a0 We will work together, residents and businesses, to continue to make our community a better place to live, raise a family, shop and own a business.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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