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Lobbying Disclosure: Union Pacific Railroad (2019)

Original title: ERIK VARELA for UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD @ CITY COUNCIL / ALDERMEN (2019-04-01)

April 1, 2019

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The Frame

What this does

This disclosure identifies that Union Pacific Railroad formally engaged with Chicago City Council members to address specific railroad concerns during the second quarter of 2019.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Union Pacific Railroad

The company initiated contact with city officials to address specific railroad-related concerns.

Chicago City Council

Council members were the recipients of lobbying efforts regarding railroad operations.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 1, 2019.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Erik Varela registered as a for Union Pacific Railroad to seek assistance from Chicago City Council members regarding railroad-related issues. The lobbying activity covered the period from April 1, 2019, to June 30, 2019.

Key Facts

Lobbyist Erik Varela represented Union Pacific Railroad.
The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago City Council and Aldermen.
The stated purpose of the lobbying was to seek assistance and guidance regarding railroad issues and concerns.
The reporting period for this activity was April 1, 2019, through June 30, 2019.
The action type is classified as administrative.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the goal of this lobbying effort?

The sought assistance and guidance from City Council members regarding railroad issues and concerns.

Who was the client represented in this filing?

The client was Union Pacific Railroad.

Why It Matters

This disclosure identifies that Union Pacific Railroad formally engaged with Chicago City Council members to address specific railroad concerns during the second quarter of 2019.