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Lobbying Disclosure: Bird Rides, Inc. E-Scooter Pilot Program

Original title: JOHN S KAMIS for BIRD RIDES, INC. @ MAYORS OFFICE (2019-10-01)

October 1, 2019

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The Frame

What this does

This document identifies the professional representation hired by Bird Rides, Inc. to influence city officials regarding the implementation and regulation of e-scooter services in Chicago.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Bird Rides, Inc.

The company is seeking to secure government approval for an e-scooter pilot program.

Chicago City Council

The council is the target of lobbying efforts regarding the regulation and implementation of e-scooter services.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 1, 2019.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Lobbyist John S. Kamis registered to represent Bird Rides, Inc. before the Chicago City Council and Aldermen regarding an e-scooter pilot program. The registration covers activities occurring between October 1, 2019, and December 31, 2019.

Key Facts

  • John S. Kamis is the registered lobbyist for Bird Rides, Inc.
  • The lobbying activity is directed at the Chicago City Council and Aldermen.
  • The scope of lobbying includes both administrative and legislative actions.
  • The specific policy goal is the establishment of an e-scooter pilot program.
  • The registration period for this lobbying activity is October 1, 2019, through December 31, 2019.

Why It Matters

This document identifies the professional representation hired by Bird Rides, Inc. to influence city officials regarding the implementation and regulation of e-scooter services in Chicago.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bird Rides, Inc. trying to achieve?
They are seeking to influence the Chicago City Council regarding an e-scooter pilot program.
Who is representing Bird Rides, Inc. in Chicago?
John S. Kamis is the registered lobbyist for the company.

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Lobbying Activity

JOHN S KAMIS

on behalf of BIRD RIDES, INC.

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Discoveries

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policy shift90% confidence

E-scooter market entry

The document marks the period when private e-scooter companies were actively engaging with Chicago officials to establish pilot programs.

Connected Entities

personJohn S. KamisRegistered lobbyist representing Bird Rides, Inc.Map →
organizationChicago City CouncilThe legislative body being lobbied.Map →
organizationBird Rides, Inc.Company seeking to influence e-scooter pilot program legislation.Map →
locationChicago, ILJurisdiction of the lobbying activity.Map →

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

Analysis Score

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  • Significance40
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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment10
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  • Buzz15
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