Sentences with phrase «though other elected officials»

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But Mr. Meeks is not totally alone in his support of the trade deal — though few other elected officials in New York have joined him in supporting it, the Kathryn Wylde, president of the business group Partnership for New York City, urged the Council not to pass its resolution in testimony today.

Heastie says he's consulting with other elected officials and district leaders, even though Diaz is a good friend and supporter of his.

Though they may not always see eye - to - eye, Ignizio and other Staten Island elected officials have continued to praise the city's progress on recovery and resiliency after Hurricane Sandy.

Though he vowed to be independent in his own relationship with the mayor, Mr. Stringer did not opt to criticize by name any other elected officials who might historically serve as a check or a critic to the mayor's policies, who have rarely been out of step with Mr. de Blasio.

Elected and tourism officials here emphasize that an Olympic games in the near future isn't a focus, but representatives from a pair of other Olympic cities, knee - deep in the hosting and bidding processes, believe this village that prides itself on the games could put on another at some point — though certainly as part of a regional or international bid.

There is no prohibition on elected officials or other Albany insiders becoming delegates, though the process is open to the public at large.

The story notes that the city's conflict of interest law does not bar an elected official from hiring a cousin, though it does prohibit them from benefiting other relatives — spouses, domestic partners, children, parents or siblings.