Mulgrew made clear that the union was not trying to end mayoral control — just create checks and balances on mayoral power over city schools and greater room for parent and community input. (uft.org)
In recommending that delegates approve the resolution calling for the endorsement, UFT Assistant Secretary Robert Astrowsky said, «people have to understand how important the comptroller's office is to this union» as a fiduciary check on unbridled mayoral power. (uft.org)
The DN calls on de Blasio to use his mayoral powers to abolish the Council practice of dividing up some $ 400 million annually in so - called member items. (nystateofpolitics.com)