Lobbying Disclosure: Union Pacific Railroad (2019)

Original title: ERIK VARELA for UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD @ CITY COUNCIL / ALDERMEN (2019-04-01)

Record date · April 1, 2019

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What This Bill Does

Erik Varela registered as a for Union Pacific Railroad to seek assistance from Chicago City Council members regarding railroad-related issues. The lobbying activity covered the period from April 1, 2019, to June 30, 2019.

Why it matters

This disclosure identifies that Union Pacific Railroad formally engaged with Chicago City Council members to address specific railroad concerns during the second quarter of 2019.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Union Pacific Railroad

The company initiated contact with city officials to address specific railroad-related concerns.

Directly affected

Chicago City Council

Council members were the recipients of lobbying efforts regarding railroad operations.

Key Facts

Lobbyist Erik Varela represented Union Pacific Railroad.
The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago City Council and Aldermen.
The stated purpose of the lobbying was to seek assistance and guidance regarding railroad issues and concerns.
The reporting period for this activity was April 1, 2019, through June 30, 2019.

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