Lobbying Disclosure: Bird Rides, Inc. E-Scooter Pilot Program
October 1, 2019
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The Frame
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.
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.
Last recorded activity October 1, 2019.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
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
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Lobbying Activity
JOHN S KAMIS
on behalf of BIRD RIDES, INC.
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
E-scooter market entry
The document marks the period when private e-scooter companies were actively engaging with Chicago officials to establish pilot programs.
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Sources
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance40How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy20Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz15Current news / social attention level
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