Lobbying Disclosure: Uber Technologies, Inc. (2019)
July 1, 2019
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The Frame
This disclosure identifies that Uber Technologies, Inc. sought to influence city tax policy affecting their operations in Chicago between July and September 2019.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Uber Technologies, Inc.
The company is seeking to influence city tax policy that impacts their business operations.
Chicago City Council
The council members are the targets of lobbying efforts regarding municipal tax rates.
Last recorded activity July 1, 2019.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
Key Facts
- Michael A. Alvarez served as the lobbyist for Uber Technologies, Inc. during the period of July 1, 2019, to September 30, 2019.
- The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago City Council and local Aldermen.
- The specific subject of the lobbying was a 'tax rate issue'.
- The lobbying action type included both administrative and legislative efforts.
Why It Matters
This disclosure identifies that Uber Technologies, Inc. sought to influence city tax policy affecting their operations in Chicago between July and September 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions
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News Coverage
Lobbying Activity
MICHAEL A ALVAREZ
on behalf of UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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Discoveries
Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.
Corporate Tax Lobbying
The document confirms that Uber Technologies, Inc. engaged in formal lobbying efforts specifically targeting Chicago tax rates in Q3 2019.
Connected Entities
Sources
data.cityofchicago.org
Analysis Score
0–100- Significance40How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy30Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment10Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz15Current news / social attention level
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