Phrases with «mayoral veto»

A "mayoral veto" refers to the power of a mayor to reject or block a decision made by a city council or other legislative body. The mayor's veto can prevent a proposed law or policy from taking effect, but it can typically be overridden by a majority vote from the council. Full definition

mayoral veto

to override a mayoral veto

Sentences with «mayoral veto»

The Milwaukee Common Council has overridden mayoral vetoes that would have changed how the city pays for a so - called disparity study meant to justify policies giving minority - and women - owned companies a leg up when bidding on public work. (dailyreporter.com)
Those issues could threaten the peace at City Hall, where both sides have exhibited a preference for compromise over any public breach, most notably exemplified by the complete absence of mayoral vetoes of council legislation up to this point. (politico.com)
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork / AP)-- The New York City Council has voted to pass bills that will create an outside watchdog for the nation's biggest police department and make it easier for people to file profiling claims against it, overriding mayoral vetoes. (newyork.cbslocal.com)
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Phrases with «mayoral veto»

Sentences with «mayoral veto»

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