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Lobbying Disclosure: JPMorgan Chase Bank and City Procurement

Original title: JOANNE MEULENDYKE for JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION @ PROCUREMENT SERVICES (2019-10-01)

October 1, 2019

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The Frame

What this does

This disclosure identifies the entities attempting to influence city procurement decisions, which involve the management of public funds and municipal banking services.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

JPMorgan Chase Bank

The bank is seeking to maintain or modify its service relationship with the City of Chicago.

City of Chicago Procurement Services

The department is the target of the lobbying effort regarding municipal service contracts.

What changed

Last recorded activity October 1, 2019.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Joanne Meulendyke registered to lobby the City of Chicago's department on behalf of JPMorgan Chase Bank. The stated purpose of the lobbying activity is to review the business relationship and discuss services provided to the city.

Key Facts

  • Lobbyist Joanne Meulendyke is representing JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association.
  • The lobbying activity is directed at the City of Chicago's Procurement Services department.
  • The stated goal of the lobbying is a relationship review and discussion of services.
  • The registration covers the period from October 1, 2019, to December 31, 2019.

Why It Matters

This disclosure identifies the entities attempting to influence city procurement decisions, which involve the management of public funds and municipal banking services.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this lobbying registration?
The registration indicates that JPMorgan Chase Bank is engaging with the City of Chicago's procurement department to review their existing business relationship and discuss services.
Who is the lobbyist for this account?
Joanne Meulendyke is the registered lobbyist for JPMorgan Chase Bank.

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Routine Procurement Review

The filing indicates a focus on 'relationship review,' which is a standard administrative process for large municipal vendors.

Connected Entities

Sources

Open source document

data.cityofchicago.org

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