Lobbying Disclosure: Uber Technologies, Inc. (2016)
April 1, 2016
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The Frame
This document records the formal attempt by a private transportation company to influence local ride-sharing regulations in Chicago between April and June 2016.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
Uber Technologies, Inc.
The company is seeking to influence the legal framework governing ride-sharing services in Chicago.
Chicago Mayor's Office
The office is the target of lobbying efforts regarding the development of local ride-sharing regulations.
Last recorded activity April 1, 2016.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
Key Facts
- Michael A. Alvarez served as the lobbyist for Uber Technologies, Inc.
- The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Mayor's Office.
- The stated goal of the lobbying was to influence a 'Ride Share Ordinance'.
- The lobbying efforts covered both administrative and legislative actions.
- The reporting period for this activity was April 1, 2016, to June 30, 2016.
Why It Matters
This document records the formal attempt by a private transportation company to influence local ride-sharing regulations in Chicago between April and June 2016.
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Lobbying Activity
MICHAEL A ALVAREZ
on behalf of UBER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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Discoveries
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Ride-sharing Regulation Period
The document captures a specific window in 2016 when ride-sharing companies were actively engaging with the Chicago Mayor's office to shape local ordinances.
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Sources
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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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