CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbyist Registration: Esmael Ansari for Axon Enterprise, Inc. (2018)

Original title: ESMAEL ANSARI — Registered Lobbyist, Chicago (2018) at AXON ENTERPRISE, INC.

December 13, 2018

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The Frame

What this does

This registration identifies the professional representation of Axon Enterprise, Inc.—a major provider of police body cameras and conducted energy devices—before Chicago government officials during 2018.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Axon Enterprise, Inc.

The company maintains a registered presence to engage with Chicago government officials.

Chicago residents

Residents are affected by the procurement and policy decisions influenced by lobbyists representing technology vendors.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 13, 2018.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document confirms the 2018 registration of Esmael Ansari as a representing Axon Enterprise, Inc. within the of Chicago, Illinois.

Key Facts

Esmael Ansari was a registered lobbyist in Chicago for the year 2018.
The entity represented by the lobbyist was Axon Enterprise, Inc.
The contact address provided for the registration is 28 Liberty Ship Way, Suite 2815, Sausalito, CA, 94965.
The contact phone number provided is (415) 903-2800.
The contact email provided is axon@politicomlaw.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Axon Enterprise, Inc.?

Axon Enterprise, Inc. is a company that provides technology and weapons products, most notably police body cameras and Tasers.

What does it mean that Esmael Ansari registered as a lobbyist?

Registration indicates that the individual was authorized to communicate with government officials on behalf of their employer to influence policy or procurement decisions.

Why It Matters

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Lobbying Activity

ESMAEL ANSARI

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Discoveries

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financial connection90% confidence

Out-of-State Representation

The lobbyist registration for Chicago government activity is managed through a California-based address, indicating the use of external firms for local influence.

Axon Enterprise, Inc.Chicago, IL

Connected Entities

location28 Liberty Ship Way, Suite 2815, Sausalito, CA, 94965“Business address provided for the lobbyist/firm”Map →

personEsmael Ansari“Registered lobbyist”Map →

organizationAxon Enterprise, Inc.“Employer of the lobbyist”Map →

locationChicago, IL“Jurisdiction of lobbying activity”Map →

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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