CHICAGO (COOK COUNTY)lobbying

Lobbying Disclosure: Lyft, Inc. (April–June 2019)

Original title: JONATHAN BUCKNER for LYFT, INC. @ LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL & GOV'T AFFAIRS (2019-04-01)

April 1, 2019

transportation lobbying rideshare bikeshare taxation government contracts

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The Frame

What this does

This disclosure identifies the specific policy and contract discussions occurring between a major transportation company and the Mayor's Office, which may influence future city rideshare taxes and bikeshare service availability.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

Lyft, Inc.

The company is seeking to influence city regulations, tax structures, and contract terms.

Chicago residents

Residents may experience changes to rideshare availability, costs, or the scope of the city's bikeshare program based on these discussions.

What changed

Last recorded activity April 1, 2019.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

Lobbyist Jonathan Buckner represented Lyft, Inc. to discuss rideshare regulations, taxes, and a potential expansion of the city's bikeshare contract with the Mayor's Office.

Key Facts

Lobbyist Jonathan Buckner represented Lyft, Inc. during the period of April 1, 2019, to June 30, 2019.
The lobbying activity targeted the Mayor's Office in Chicago, IL.
The scope of lobbying included both administrative and legislative actions.
Specific topics of interest included rideshare operations, general legislation, and government regulation.
The lobbyist discussed potential changes to taxes related to rideshare services.
The lobbyist discussed a contract amendment regarding the expansion of the city's bikeshare program.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?

This is a public disclosure report showing that a lobbyist was paid to influence city officials on behalf of a private company.

What specific changes was Lyft seeking?

The document lists rideshare operations, legislation, regulation, taxes, and a bikeshare contract amendment as the areas of discussion.

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Discoveries

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Bikeshare Expansion Interest

The document highlights a specific interest by a private rideshare company in amending municipal bikeshare contracts, suggesting a move toward multi-modal transportation integration.

Lyft, Inc.Mayor's Office