[nickbp]

They're not seeking to modify the code for everyone, only to get a special exemption for themselves.

[zachallaun]

The larger goal, however, is to set a precedent for other high-growth pre-IPO's within the city.

[rhizome]

And if they can't get the goal, they'll take the handout.

[anigbrowl]

Not true. This change in the tax code is keyed to a particular zone of downtown - Twitter would benefit as a tenant of that area, but so would any other business that moves in there, which is what the city hopes will happen.