Sentences with phrase «fair elections system»

A publicly - financed Fair Elections system would reduce the impact of large campaign contributions in New York's political system and boost voters» voices in elections by allowing candidates to run for office with small, in - district donations.

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (04/04/2012)(readMedia)-- On Wednesday, residents and community leaders from Community Voices Heard (CVH) in Poughkeepsie gathered outside the Dutchess County Office Building on Market St to demand that their elected officials that represent them in Albany pass a Fair Elections system during this year's legislative session.

A publicly - financed Fair Elections system would reduce the impact of large campaign contributions in our political system and boost voters» voices in elections by allowing candidates to run for office with small, in - district donations.

The senator's contribution history reflects the larger challenges that could be addressed through a Fair Elections system.

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (04/03/2012)(readMedia)-- On Wednesday, residents and community leaders from Community Voices Heard (CVH) in Poughkeepsie will demand that their elected officials that represent them in Albany pass a Fair Elections system during this year's legislative session.

Under a Fair Elections system, candidates that abide by lower contribution limits and enhanced disclosure rules would receive public matching funds for every small donation they raise.

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY (02/15/2013)(readMedia)-- Community Voices Heard and a number of allied organizations will host a public meeting in Poughkeepsie with federal and state elected officials to discuss issues important to low - income residents of the Hudson Valley, including affordable housing, youth issues, raising the minimum wage, immigration reform, safety net programs, job creation, instituting a Fair Elections system in the state, as well as the federal and state budget.

A Fair Elections system would allow the priorities of constituents to matter more, because big campaign contributions would matter less.

Supporters of what they refer to as a «fair election system» are holding a press conference this hour outside the Rensselaer County Board of Elections office in Troy.

Not exact matches

According to political scientist Larry Diamond, democracy consists of four key elements: (a) A political system for choosing and replacing the government through free and fair elections; (b) The active participation of the people, as citizens, in politics and civic life; (c) Protection of the human rights of all citizens, and (d) A rule of law, in which the laws and procedures apply equally to all citizens

Fair Elections for New York, one of the groups pushing for establishment of a public campaign finance system, is hosting a free screening tonight of «Pricele $ $,» a documentary that looks at the pervasive nature of political cash and its power in shaping policy at the national level.

Silver champions fair elections Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and Election Law Committee Chairman Michael Cusick have introduced legislation to bring fair elections to New York by reforming the state's antiquated campaign finance laws and creating a public financing system for all state offices, shifting the focus of elections to the substance of the issues and -LSB-...]

Campaign Finance Reform Can Help Crack Down on Corruption A 2011 report by the Center for Competitive Politics has been seized upon by opponents of Fair Elections to argue that the public financing system in New York City is characterized by consistent abuse of public funds and corruption.

In Syracuse today residents and leaders in Syracuse came together to call on Senators DeFrancisco and Valesky to fight for a system of publicly financed Fair Elections when they return to Albany on April 17th.

The actors have endorsed the Fair Elections reform package which includes a system of matching small donations with public funds, as well as lower contribution limits, restrictions on contractors and lobbyists doing business with the state, and greater enforcement and transparency.

«A Fair Elections campaign finance system would encourage voter participation, incentivize diversity among candidates and help curb the corrupting power of big money,» the letter stated.

In preparation for the launch of the Fair Elections for New York campaign, a series of events in Albany and across the state are being held to call attention to state legislators» reliance on out - of - district campaign contributions — further evidence of the need for a state public campaign finance system that relies on small donors and local money.

The open campaign system would make elections fairer by giving all campaigns the same online tools, and helping them to navigate complex disclosure forms and record keeping requirements.

«These proposals will modernize and open up our election system, making it easier for more voters to participate in the process and helping to make a more fair, more just and more representative New York for all.»

The Resident Coordinator of United Nations Office, Ms Sahle - Work Zewde said that the election of President Muhammadu Buhari in a free and fair election last year demonstrated the commitment of Nigerians to democracy as a system of government.

«A system of Fair Elections can finally begin to truly restore the public's trust in our state government and prove that Albany can be accountable and responsive to New York's 99 %.»

In a separate email celebrating Tkaczyk's swearing in today, the Center for Working Families writes that «fair elections» won't happen without a public financing system.

Essentially, the «myth» busting from the public financing advocates today — which included the Center for Working Families and the Campaign Finance Instititute under the umbrella of Fair Elections — boils down to cost, intent and impact of a system.

But today Fair Elections says those members aren't being included in the hearing, which will likely take a critical look at the New York City public financing system.

Speaking in Somerset yesterday, David Cameron said: «It's a simple and straight choice, at your county council and at the next election, between the blue team who want to keep getting the deficit down, who want to keep reforming immigration and welfare to make it fair, or you have the red team who put the deficit up and who don't care if our immigration and welfare system works at all.»

Fair Elections for New York, an umbrella coalition that's pushing for an extensive public matching system based on the New York City model, was already getting underway in the post-budget session.

Fair Elections for New York, the coalition of groups pushing for a public matching system for political campaigns, today announced it will begin three - week long effort of rallies and other public events across the state to push the issue.

The campaign for Democrat Andrew Cuomo did not respond to multiple queries and the campaign for Republican Rob Astorino declined to comment on whether the state election system is fair.

On the commitment of development partners in improving the Nigerian political system and producing a free - and - fair election in 2019, the minister said it was in that regard that the EU was supporting Nigeria.

Silver champions fair elections Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and Election Law Committee Chairman Michael Cusick have introduced legislation to bring fair elections to New York by reforming the state's antiquated campaign finance laws and creating a public financing system for all state offices, shifting the focus of elections to the substance of the issues and candidates — not the money used to fund them.

New York City's public financing system facilitates fairer and more democratic elections.

Speaking further, he said there was nothing wrong with the country's electoral system, said; «It was the same electoral system that producedthe present APC government of President Muhammadu Buhari, in an election adjudged as relatively free, fair and credible.

«For years, Senate Republicans have been one of the main obstacles to progress on some of the issues working families care most about, like fair elections, the DREAM Act, reforming our broken criminal justice system, and fighting climate change,» the email states.

In his words at the public hearing on constitution and electoral reform held at Ogun State Cultural Centre, Abeokuta today, Governor Fayose said; «Even when it inherited a working system that conducted elections adjudged as free and fair by local and international communities, INEC has failed consistently to replicate the inherited working system due to overzealousness and rabid passion to work as appendage of the federal government.

The organization Fair Elections for NY, which is calling for public financing of campaigns, has for weeks now been trying to raise awareness about the current system by revealing the donations that state lawmakers have recieved from corporations and interest groups.

Unfortunately, the system is not one that was fair in that election,» she said.

Unfortunately, the system is not one that was fair in that election.»

Wales has the opportunity to be bold and create an electoral system for local elections that makes local government more accountable, improves political engagement and is fair to everyone in Wales.

In the wake of years of inaction by the elected officials in the region and continuing unemployment and disinvestment in Poughkeepsie, a growing movement has been building in the Hudson Valley and across the state in support of Fair Elections so that New Yorkers can have a democractic system that elects officials that will be responsive to the needs of all communities.

«The public financing system was designed to ensure equal and fair access for all candidates who seek elected office in New York City by limiting the amount of money candidates can raise and spend during an election cycle.

«@democraticaudit: The UK needs a cleaner and fairer system of election funding http://t.co/ZcRvwEfSEi» < Pol parties need mass mmbrship

«Simply stated, Mr. Ganim is looking for the same equal opportunity, if he should decide to seek state elected office, to participate in the clean and fair public financing system that has transformed Connecticut's elections for the better.»

The election results under a fair voting system: CON 244 LAB 201 UKIP 83 LD 52 SNP 31 Greens 25 DUP 3 PC 3 SF 3 UUP 2 SDLP 2 Alliance 1

Fairer votes would be fine, but the system we've got isn't critically unfair and, as a Labour party member, I can't get a nagging scene out of my head: the announcement of the result of the Labour leadership election last year, with the numbers from each stage of the voting flashing up on the big screen and no - one understanding quite what was happening or who was winning.

In a statement signed by Mr. Reuben Abati, Special advicer on media and publicity to the president, Jonathan also commended the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, its personnel and the nation's security services for ensuring that the elections were free and fair in keeping with his administration's commitment to continually strengthen democracy in Nigeria through the establishment of a more credible electoral system.

Cleaning up politics, including a «fair» voting system, is one of their four key election priorities.

According to them, modern democratic systems meet four basic criteria: 1) executive and legislatures are chosen through open, free, and fair elections; 2) universal suffrage; 3) protection of political rights and civil liberties; and 4) elected authorities possess real authority to govern (not subject to tutelary control by another unelected group).

Liberals want: 1) individual rights; 2) equality of opportunity; 3) freedom of thought and speech; 3) limitations on the power of governments; 4) the rule of law; 5) individual's right to private property; 6) a transparent system of government; 7) open and fair elections; and 8) commitment to scientific inquiry.

Meanwhile, contentious laws — including the Anti-Terrorism Act, 2015 (Bill C - 51); the Fair Elections Act; the Safe Streets and Communities Act; and the Protecting Canada's Immigration System Act — were passed and swiftly challenged in court.

The law requires fair voting systems, and lawyers and record management experts can add value to the discussion of whether and how to bring elections into the electronic era.