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Lobbying Disclosure: Car2Go N.A. LLC (2017)

Original title: JOSH A MOSKOWITZ for CAR2GO N.A. LLC @ MAYORS OFFICE (2017-04-01)

Record date · April 1, 2017

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What This Bill Does

Josh A. Moskowitz registered as a lobbyist for Car2Go N.A. LLC to influence Chicago's Department of Finance regarding car-sharing policies. The activity covered the period from April 1, 2017, to June 30, 2017.

Why it matters

This document identifies the professional representation hired to influence city regulations on car-sharing services in Chicago during the second quarter of 2017.

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

Car2Go N.A. LLC

The company is actively seeking to influence city regulations governing their business operations.

Directly affected

Chicago Department of Finance

The department is the target of lobbying efforts regarding car-sharing policy and regulation.

Key Facts

  • Josh A. Moskowitz served as the lobbyist for Car2Go N.A. LLC.
  • The lobbying activity targeted the Chicago Department of Finance.
  • The lobbying period spanned from April 1, 2017, to June 30, 2017.
  • The scope of lobbying included both administrative and legislative actions.
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  • The primary objective of the lobbying was to influence car-sharing policies in Chicago.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this document?
This is a public disclosure record showing that a specific lobbyist was hired by a company to influence city government decisions regarding car-sharing.
What specific actions was the lobbyist seeking?
The document states the lobbyist sought to influence both administrative and s related to car-sharing in Chicago.

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Lobbying Activity

JOSH A MOSKOWITZ

on behalf of CAR2GO N.A. LLC

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Discoveries

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Car-sharing regulatory interest

The document highlights a specific period in 2017 where car-sharing companies were actively engaging with Chicago's finance department to shape local policy.

Connected Entities

Department of Finance, Car2Go N.A. LLC, Josh A. Moskowitz and 1 more
OrganizationDepartment of Finance“The Chicago city department targeted for lobbying efforts.”Map →
OrganizationCar2Go N.A. LLC“Car-sharing company seeking to influence city policy.”Map →
PersonJosh A. Moskowitz“Registered lobbyist representing Car2Go N.A. LLC.”Map →
locationChicago, IL“The jurisdiction where the lobbying activity occurred.”Map →

Sources

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data.cityofchicago.org

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  • Controversy10
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  • Entertainment5
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