But the old member item system also had several high - profile abuses. (politico.com)
«I have made clear that we should reform the member item system so grants are awarded based on need, not politics. (nystateofpolitics.com)
NYC Public Advocate / mayoral hopeful Bill de Blasio used Halloran's arrest to criticize his rival, Council Speaker Christine Quinn, and the member item system. (nystateofpolitics.com)