Sentences with phrase «city voters support»

«New York City voters support [congestion pricing], if the money is used for mass transit improvements, 67 — 27 percent» http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x1318.xml?ReleaseID=1162

According to a Quinnipiac University survey released Thursday morning, 52 percent of likely New York City voters support Bloomberg, an Independent, with 36 percent backing New York City Comptroller William Thompson, who recently won the Democratic primary for mayor, and two percent supporting Conservative Party candidate Stephen Christopher.

Upstaters agree with the decision by a 21 - point margin, New York City voters support it by a 35 - point margin and downstate suburbanites agree with the decision by an overwhelming 75 - 19 percent margin,» said Siena College pollster Steven Greenberg.

The poll found that three out of four New York City voters support raising the minimum wage to $ 15 by 2018.

Fracking might play well in other parts of the state: New York City voters supported the ban by a 56 - 19 margin.

Not exact matches

In order to be put to voters, the tech tax will need the support of at least six out of the 11 city supervisors, and aside from its three co-sponsors, no other supervisor has yet given his or her support.

Of great significance was the fact that two black Democratic candidates, David Dinkins in New York City and Douglas Wilder in Virginia, used their support for legalized abortion to persuade white voters that their politics were «moderate» and «mainstream.»

The Community Enhancement Fund, which was created and is supported by Measure H, a half - cent local sales tax measure approved by Rancho Cordova voters in November 2014, generates approximately $ 7.2 million annually in revenues for the city's general fund.

The union, which represents more than 70,000 workers in New York, is endorsing Schneiderman at City Hall in Manhattan this morning and has pledged to do a voter outreach campaign — including mailings, door - to - door canvassing and member mobilization — in support of Schneiderman's election.

«That support continues as the commission works toward the goal of presenting to the voters of the city and the county a public referendum in November 2016 that reflects more effective and efficient municipal governance and establishes an environment that will support economic opportunities for all our residents.»

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio — who endorsed Hillary Clinton in October 2015 — also issued a statement Tuesday condemning the purge of voters from voting lists and added his support for the comptroller's audit.

Support cuts across ideological lines and geographic regions, with 64 percent of liberal, 57 percent of moderate, and 52 percent of conservative voters, as well as 60 percent of New York City dwellers and 55 percent of both Upstate and suburban residents standing behind reform.

Voters in the 19th Congressional district are being offered a choice between longtime resident John Faso with a proven track record of cutting budgets, lowering taxes, and working with lawmakers from both sides of the aisle and a radical New York City academic, with no roots in the district, who supports higher taxes, the Iran Nuclear Deal, and ever larger government in Washington.

Sixty - four percent of registered voters who were surveyed said they support a proposal to increase taxes on the city's wealthiest earners, while only 21 percent favored tolling motorists entering Manhattan, according to the Quinnipiac University Poll released on Friday.

The support of Lib Dem and Green voters could be crucial to Lewis's hopes of retaining his seat in a city where the Remain vote was 56.2 %.

Although DeFrancisco is hurt by widespread GOP support of Marc Malorino — his chief rival in the May nominating convention — voters should consider DeFrancisco's vow to cut taxes, his previous positions on the Syracuse City School District Board of Education and city council and his 40 - year undefeated record in political raCity School District Board of Education and city council and his 40 - year undefeated record in political racity council and his 40 - year undefeated record in political races.

The poll also showed majority support from New York City voters for Cuomo, with 56 % approving of his performance and 37 % disapproving.

In the field of possible candidates for New York City's 2013 mayoral race, Kelly has the support of 25 percent of the voters — the largest margin.

In a theoretical head - to - head match - up where Jeffries ran as an independent against de Blasio as a Democrat, Jeffries pulled support from 26 percent of city voters, to the mayor's 43 percent.

ALBANY — A poll released Tuesday has Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo matching his lowest favorability among voters since taking office in 2011, but because of strong Democratic and New York City support, he remains well positioned to fend off a primary challenge from Cynthia Nixon.

Bloomberg's support would make nearly half of Democratic voters in New York City — 47 percent — less likely to vote for a candidate.

A majority of New York City residents, suburbanites and upstate dwellers, as well a large swath of voters across all age groups, races and religions showed support for the initiative.

In addition to the many undecided voters, just 39 % of New York City Democrats say they strongly support their choice of candidate.

New Yorkers Favor Term Limits... But, Candidate Bloomberg Might Be a Game Changer: Registered voters in New York City support term limits for their elected officials.

The New York City Board of Elections» executive director testified to the City Council this morning that there is little evidence to support a Democratic election commisioner's caught - on - camera claims of extensive and systematic voter fraud in minority neighborhoods across the five boroughs.

The former reality - star's surprise win is a message from voters who think the country is headed in the wrong direction, said Antoniello, the first party chairman in the city who gave him support.

«The fact that all three of my opponents for the Democratic nod have been in power during this time should be something every voter in the city of Albany considers as they plan to place their support in this election cycle,» he said.

Among registered voters in New York City, 42 % would be less likely to vote for a candidate supported by the mayor while 28 % would be more likely to cast their ballot for that candidate.

The governor's support is also buoyed by likely voters in New York City where seven in ten say they will support Mr. Cuomo.

Everett's petitions were challenged unsuccessfully at the Rensselaer County Board of Elections by a voter who supported City Council President Rodney Wiltshire in the primary.

Although Paterson's job approval rating is little changed among voters in New York City, he has lost support in the suburbs and upstate.

Most of the support comes from the New York City region, with more upstate voters against the gun control provisions.

De Blasio, buoyed by the city's most liberal residents for his opposition to the NYPD's stop - and - frisk practices and from a family - centric ad campaign, has 29 percent support among likely Democratic voters, according to the poll conducted by Penn Schoen Berland.

Overall, Syracuse residents expressed less support than suburban voters for the performance of their city, town or village elected officials and with the delivery of most government services.

Empire State Humane Voters announced its support of Democrat Amanda Farias for City Council.

For instance, 22 percent of suburban voters said they support a metropolitan government that merges the city and county governments and 24 percent said they oppose that.

Voters in Utica supported the common council's plan to pave every road in the city in a referendum on Election Day with 60 percent of the vote.

Though Mayor Michael Bloomberg's support from Queens voters dwindled this year compared to the last election, he still carried the borough — in part buoyed by individuals who came out to vote for the three Republicans who won City Council seats in Queens, Executive Vice Chair of the Queens GOP Vincent Tabone said.

City Council Member Gale Brewer, participating in her last meeting of the Technology Committee, which she previously chaired, before taking on her new role as Manhattan Borough President, said she was skeptical of Internet voting, noting that the potential requirement of I.D. cards was problematic given the Voter I.D. debates, but emphasized her support for improving reporting of election results and encouraging voter registration through other agencies.

Meanwhile, a majority of upstate voters support the ban, 56 percent to 20 percent, with a similar margin in New York City, the poll found.

Our strong support of term limits was instrumental when New York City voters went to the polls two separate times and defeated proposed changes to the term limits for the offices of Mayor and the City Council previously enacted.

About two - thirds of likely New York City voters — 66 % — support Gillibrand while 27 % back DioGuardi.

The Sanders campaign in New York City has raised the issues of criminal justice and police reform, concerns that resonate with voters of color who the senator has struggled to gain the support of early on in the campaign.

«A majority of voters from every party and region support making the Legislature full time and banning outside income, with support greatest in New York City.»

According to the poll, Weiner received the support of 15 percent of Democratic voters, placing him in second place after City Council Speaker Christine Quinn (D - Manhattan), the current front - runner.

Maffei's strongest base of support came from voters in the city of Syracuse, where minorities account for more than 40 percent of the population.

Rangel has the Harlem political machine he has built over the last four decades and union support from 1199 / SEIU Healthcare Workers East and DC 37, the city's largest municipal workers union, to help him drive voters to the polls.

Celebrity cop and private investigator Bo Dietl botched his voter registration paperwork, and is seeking the necessary support of three of the city's five Republican county leaders to run on their party line.

Democratic city comptroller candidate John Liu is racking up more than voter support these days.

(BRONX, NY)-- Today, Empire State Humane Voters announced its support of Democrat Amanda Farias for City Council.