Sentences with phrase «active role in it»

The chairman of Southold Town's board of ethics has resigned in order to play an active role in town Democratic politics.

The unanimous decisions came during a regular meeting of the Town Board on Thursday, November 20, which was well - attended and which saw the majority of speakers prior to the decision urge the council to allow the neighboring communities to have an active role in the process.

The Independence Party of Minnesota has taken an active role in opposing an anti-gay marriage amendment which will be on the ballot in November.

I will continue to play an active role in our national discussion and will work to advance policies that promote and preserve American freedoms.»

Eighty per cent per cent of British people want the government to take a more active role in helping those at risk of having their homes repossessed, according to an Ipsos MORI study for St Mungo's.

«By refusing to earmark funds for critical resources and research, the Governor once again passed up the chance to play an active role in helping to combat the spread of a disease that has wreaked havoc on thousands of NY families.»

The union played an active role in the push for a $ 15 minimum wage and has generally been in Cuomo's political corner during his time as governor.

Sen. Jack Martins, a Republican who represents Nassau County, called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo this afternoon to take an active role in the negotiations between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and its labor union in order to avoid a strike on the Long Island Rail Road.

Ghanapoliticsonline.com «What I know is that two of the four Serbians (the older ones) the NPP invited into the country in July 2014 to give special training to some of its members played active role in the deadly clashes between anti-government protesters and the police in Ukraine which culminated in the country's parliament voting to oust President Viktor Yanukovych in early 2014,» a diplomatic source revealed.

He is a local school governor for Friarswood Primary School, and maintains an active role in a number of community groups and the local church.

Cable indicated he would be prepared to work with the Labour party too, underlining his left - wing instincts on «redistribution» and the government «having an active role in the economy».

Building societies and other customer - owned lenders and deposit takers (mutuals) continue to play an active role in a mortgage market.

He has played a leading part in supporting women teachers to play an active role in the leadership of the ITU and has led an NASUWT - supported training programme for ITU members in Iraq.

NYSUT is expected to play an active role in the Senate and Assembly elections year in order to counter the heavy spending by supporters of charter schools.

We also play an active role in the communities where we have manufacturing plants or offices.

Making it harder for people to play an active role in our economy because they are women, or have a disability, or are parents, is a shocking waste of talent.

Supporters of the project hope to see extensive community outreach that allows residents to play an active role in initial planning stages.

Miner has publicly criticized Cuomo for not taking a more active role in seeking solutions.

Some within the Democratic establishment worry that with such a financial gap between the committees, the DNC may not be able to play as active a role in 2006 campaign as the RNC will.

Taking an active role in shaping the Democratic ticket would also help Mr. Cuomo discourage or defeat other ambitious Democrats with whom he has strained relations.

The city will also take part in a joint process with community stakeholders to ensure people affected by stop - and - frisk play an active role in shaping reform.

Despite his brother Jeb Bush losing the GOP presidential primary and none of the members of the Bush family attending the Republican National Convention, George W. Bush has played an active role in giving to Republican down - ballot candidates.

Osinbajo had, in his capacity as Acting President in August, appointed Dr. Saadu Alanamu as a member of the ICPC board, where he was expected to play an active role in the anti-corruption campaign.

THE GOVERNMENT should take a more active role in the private sector, Ed Miliband will say today, as he warns against returning to «business as usual» in the wake of the slump.

There's an occasional lesson, which many students and teachers see as a break from the main timetable, but it's not taught in a practical way that could give young people the knowledge and experience of playing an active role in society.

As we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the world's first disability discrimination legislation, let us all make a pledge to make 2011 the year we redouble our efforts to tackle the barriers that prevent our blind and partially - sighted ex-Service men and women from a playing a full and active role in society.

It can be argued that Cameron has double - crossed Clegg on democratic reform before — taking a more active role in the no campaign in the alternative vote referendum last year than he had promised in private.

Slightly more than cutting ribbons, the office should be playing an active role in job creation.

The Regents and the Department have taken an active role in East Ramapo to help improve the district's fiscal, academic and community affairs.

Staying in would enable the UK to play an active role in tackling the most pressing issues of the day, from tax evasion to terrorism, the former PM argued.

[21] Arturo Vargas, executive director of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, expected the Justice Department to play an active role in redistricting this cycle.

Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder is poised to take a more active role in opposing President Trump, saying that «now is the time to be more visible» — including weighting a 2020 presidential bid.

DHCR would then approve projects and allow the state to take an active role in determining how finite resources are spent.

Not surprisingly, Bill Clinton is again playing an active role in his wife's effort to return the family to the White House, hitting the campaign trail hard on her behalf, with plans to appear at organizing rallies tomorrow at Rochester and Buffalo.

Various forms of joint - sovereignty scenarios could be envisaged, from one entailing essentially a symbolic Argentinean juridical presence to one involving a more active role in the running of the islands by Argentina.

On the other hand, it could further sideline the US, which, lacking domestic support, might not be in the condition to play an active role in the negotiations.

Paul was an exceptionally active MP, chairing his party's Home Office Group and taking an active role in its internal campaigns for greater integration with Europe.

David has played an active role in the CIHT for many years.

Considering that this was less than two decades ago, it is remarkable that the EU now plays an active role in the area of security and defence.

Karpowership is a subsidiary of Karadeniz Holding, an industry pioneer in innovative energy projects for the last 20 years, playing an active role in medium to long - term investments in domestic and international markets.

«It shows the royals are playing an active role in the democratic process and we need greater transparency in parliament so we can be fully appraised of whether these powers of influence and veto are really appropriate.

In his remarks, Secretary - designate Daschle appealed to Americans to play an active role in health reform by signing up to lead a health care discussion — a series of meetings everyday people are hosting, in which they'll gather ideas and report back to the Transition's Health Policy Team.

Remember that your child is your responsibility whether you live with your child or not, so please make sure that you not only support your child financially in the case of divorce but also play an active role in your child's life.

Soto believes it's important for dads to take an active role in supporting their breastfeeding partners.

We discovered that Attachment Grandparenting requires a very active role in several ways.

I've helped hundreds of parents take a more active role in their birth.

Fathers often take an active role in prenatal care by attending health care appointments.

Until we take an active role in our kids» health and demand healthy foods in our schools, nothing much will be done.

Take an active role in her health.

We offer products that empower people to take an active role in solving the single - use problem.