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Lobbying Disclosure: Lyft, Inc. (Q3 2019)

Original title: JONATHAN BUCKNER for LYFT, INC. @ CITY COUNCIL / ALDERMEN (2019-07-01)

July 1, 2019

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The Frame

What this does

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.

Who is mentioned in the record

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 1, 2019.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Jonathan Buckner registered as a lobbyist for Lyft, Inc. to influence Chicago City Council members regarding rideshare regulations and taxes for the period of July 1, 2019, through September 30, 2019.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?
This is a public disclosure form identifying that Lyft, Inc. hired a lobbyist to communicate with Chicago City Council members about rideshare-related policies.
Does this document show how much money was spent?
No, this specific disclosure document does not list financial compensation or expenditures.

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Lobbying Activity

JONATHAN BUCKNER

on behalf of LYFT, INC.

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Sponsors

Discoveries

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

policy shift90% confidence

Rideshare Regulatory Focus

The document confirms active corporate engagement in Chicago's rideshare tax and regulatory framework during Q3 2019.

Connected Entities

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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  • Significance40
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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz10
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