CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: Splunk Inc. at Chicago Department of Aviation

Original title: GENE C SCHULTER for HVJT @ INNOVATION & TECHNOLOGY (2019-04-01)

April 1, 2019

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The Frame

What this does

This disclosure identifies that Splunk Inc., a software company, sought to establish a professional relationship with the Chicago Department of Aviation between April 1, 2019, and June 30, 2019.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Splunk Inc.

The company is seeking to establish a formal connection with the Chicago Department of Aviation.

Chicago Department of Aviation

The department is the target of the lobbying effort to introduce a new vendor or partner.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 1, 2019.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Lobbyist Gene C. Schulter registered to represent Splunk Inc. before the Chicago Department of Aviation for the second quarter of 2019. The stated purpose of the lobbying activity was to introduce the client to the department.

Key Facts

Gene C. Schulter served as the lobbyist for Splunk Inc. during the period of April 1, 2019, to June 30, 2019.
The lobbying activity was directed at the Chicago Department of Aviation.
The stated action sought was to 'introduce client' to the department.
The lobbying activity was classified as both administrative and legislative.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Splunk Inc.?

Splunk Inc. is a technology company that specializes in software for searching, monitoring, and analyzing machine-generated big data.

What does it mean to 'introduce client' in a lobbying context?

It indicates that the lobbyist's primary goal during this period was to facilitate an initial meeting or connection between the company and city officials.

Why It Matters

This disclosure identifies that Splunk Inc., a software company, sought to establish a professional relationship with the Chicago Department of Aviation between April 1, 2019, and June 30, 2019.

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Lobbying Activity

GENE C SCHULTER

on behalf of HVJT

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

policy shift70% confidence

Tech Sector Engagement

The filing indicates an effort by a data analytics firm to enter the municipal aviation sector, suggesting a potential interest in city infrastructure data management.

Splunk Inc.Chicago Department of Aviation