Lobbying Disclosure: Lyft, Inc. (Q3 2019)
July 1, 2019
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The Frame
This document identifies the specific entity and individual attempting to influence local laws, regulations, and tax structures governing rideshare services in Chicago during the third quarter of 2019.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Lyft, Inc.
The company is seeking to influence the development of local rideshare regulations and tax policies.
Chicago City Council
Members are the targets of lobbying efforts regarding rideshare legislation.
Last recorded activity July 1, 2019.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
Key Facts
- Jonathan Buckner served as the registered lobbyist for Lyft, Inc. in Chicago.
- The lobbying activity covered the period from July 1, 2019, to September 30, 2019.
- The scope of lobbying included both administrative and legislative actions.
- The specific policy areas targeted were rideshare legislation, regulation, and taxes.
Why It Matters
This document identifies the specific entity and individual attempting to influence local laws, regulations, and tax structures governing rideshare services in Chicago during the third quarter of 2019.
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Lobbying Activity
JONATHAN BUCKNER
on behalf of LYFT, INC.
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Discoveries
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Rideshare Regulatory Focus
The document confirms active corporate engagement in Chicago's rideshare tax and regulatory framework during Q3 2019.
Connected Entities
Sources
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance40How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz10Current news / social attention level
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