Sentences with phrase «as a council member who»

That outcome was stunning given the speaker's long identification with the LGBT community — as the 1991 campaign manager and later chief of staff to Tom Duane, the Council's first out gay member; as head of the New York City Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project; as a demonstrator arrested year after year in protests against the exclusion of openly gay participants in Manhattan's St. Patrick's Day Parade; and as a Council member who pursued a range of initiatives in support of the community, including a school anti-bullying law, a requirement that the city only do businesses with contractors with anti-discrimination policies in place, and funding for LGBT homeless youth services, senior services, and the capital needs of the LGBT Community Center.

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In December, Musk was selected to join the 16 - member advisory council along with business leaders such as IBM chairman, president and CEO Ginni Rometty and Disney chairman and CEO Bob Iger, and until last night, Uber founder Travis Kalanick, who stepped down stating that an «implicit assumption that Uber (or I) was somehow endorsing the Administration's agenda has created a perception - reality gap between who people think we are, and who we actually are.»

In addition, Gunnar Kilian, who until now has served as Secretary - General of the Volkswagen Group Works Council, has been appointed the new member of the Group Board of Management for Human Resources.

Furman and Betsey Stevenson, another council member, provide what they describe as «evidence» that proves DOL's draft «Conflict of Interest Rule for Retirement Savings,» which seeks to broaden the definition of who is a fiduciary under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act, is sorely needed.

One source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said a Dec. 5 meeting offered council members no input on the makeup of the committee, which will act as referee in the contest.

Some members of the party's national council are calling for a leadership election as early as May 2016, which would give an advantage to members who are already well - organized.

To summarize, this unbiased report was produced by an organization, who has as its board member, the proponent of the research who also happens to be the CEO of the Crown Corporation which is proposing the radical changes, furthermore, this CEO was also the president and CEO of a company that has a private sector mail service that may benefit from these changes, and he is paid close to 520K per year by the Crown / governor in council who appointed him, of an organization that is fasely reporting losses.

According to Yurdiga, «it was vitally important to listen to and engage with the Council of Yukon First Nations about issues concerning their members, as well as the various stakeholders who are impacted by federal legislation on a daily basis.»

In the tense atmosphere of the city council meeting the night of the vote, Presbyterian minister Paul Miller acknowledged that emotions were running high but told the overflow crowd he spoke from «deep pastoral concern»; he then read a prepared statement signed by 18 members of the clergy who decried «the recent efforts to single out a given group... and to seek to castigate them as being unworthy and unfit to belong to our community.»

He was a second - term Senator who previously had played a significant role in Arizona Republican politics as a member of the Phoenix City Council.

As the council fathers at Vatican II taught: «By the power of the Holy Spirit the Church is the faithful spouse of the Lord and will never fail to be a sign of salvation in the world; but she is by no means unaware that down through the centuriesthere have been among her members, both clerical and lay, some who were disloyal to the Spirit of God» (Gaudium et spes 43).

In his commentary on the Explanatory Note of Lumen Gentium, Joseph Ratzinger who had been theological advisor to Cardinal Frings at the Council, would say that the Church is essentially a communio as between head and members and the Pope has a moral obligation to listen to the bishops and the bishops may have an obligation to take the initiative themselves — which is implicit in the essence of collegiality.

-- that signifies a deliberate challenging of the leading circles of the Jewish religion, those who regard themselves as God's professional counselors, the scribes, and the members of the Sanhedrin or «Chief Council.»

In Zürich, the early practice of calling and ordaining a minister, according to an Order for Preachers written by Leo Jud and Henry Bullinger, was as follows: A commission of examiners consisting of two ministers, two members of the City Council, and two laymen experienced in the reading of the Bible, examined the candidates who either had been proposed or had applied to be called to a vacant ministerial office.

More proved himself to be an extremely able member of the council, acting on occasion as a secretary who transmitted reports to or from Cardinal Wosley, the kings chancellor, and king.

As with other beverages produced by members of the Australian Beverages Council, lower calorie versions of sports drinks are available for consumers who want nutrients and electrolytes with fewer kilojoules.

As a member of Houston ISD's Food Services Parent Advisory Committee (and now also HISD's Student Health Advisory Council), and as someone who is very much «in the weeds» on this issue, meaningful school food reform seems nearly impossible to me on my darkest dayAs a member of Houston ISD's Food Services Parent Advisory Committee (and now also HISD's Student Health Advisory Council), and as someone who is very much «in the weeds» on this issue, meaningful school food reform seems nearly impossible to me on my darkest dayas someone who is very much «in the weeds» on this issue, meaningful school food reform seems nearly impossible to me on my darkest days.

Supporting the STOP Sports Injuries campaign are the country's leading sports medicine organizations along with professional athletes and business leaders who have signed on as members of the campaign's Council of Champions.

A member of the executive council who preferred not to be named said he was all over the field as the game progressed saying it was a big surprise that he slumped.

«At this point of this interview I would rather resign as the Ellicott District Council Member if this man and his team came to City Hall because all of the council members who are there right now have worked hard to bring inclusion and diversity to this city,» PridgeCouncil Member if this man and his team came to City Hall because all of the council members who are there right now have worked hard to bring inclusion and diversity to this city,» Pridgecouncil members who are there right now have worked hard to bring inclusion and diversity to this city,» Pridgen said.

But come January when the legislative session begins, the Democrats are expected to lose two members — Ruben Diaz of the Bronx who won a City Council seat, and George Latimer of Westchester who beat Republican incumbent Rob Astorino for County Executive as part of that previously mentioned «Blue Wave.»

As supporters and opponents go head - to - head with their positions on the Horse - Carriage Ban, lobbyists will be targeting City Council Members with a full on assault to sway their votes, but there's one legislator who could not be bought.

But there has been political tension between the governor and Mr. Klein, who may face a primary challenge from Oliver Koppell, a former assemblyman and City Council member from the Bronx, who served as state attorney general for a year during the administration of Mr. Cuomo's father.

Also in attendance were Queens Borough President Helen Marshall; Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer; City Council members Quinn, Vallone, Tony Avella (D - Bayside), John Liu (D - Flushing) and James Gennaro (D - Fresh Meadows); as well as Democrat Kevin Kim and Republican Dan Halloran, who are candidates for Council District 19, which includes College Point.

He also summed up the tenure of Ulrich as the Benedict Arnold Council Member who turned his back on the party that helped get him elected in 2009.

During the race, The Advance Group helped Mark - Viverito prepare for the race, which included several community forums and debates as well as behind - the - scenes politicking with council members and county party leaders who helped collect votes in her favor.

It is certainly not an illustration of courage or leadership on the part of the council members, legislators, mayor or county executive, who have joined in the chorus of racist and incompetent Board of Ed members seeking my removal, so as to push back on me to not disclose their culpability in rigging the recent teacher's contract, or their complicity in trying to unfairly settling the Board's $ 450 million lawsuit against Lou Ciminelli, for fleecing the citizens and children of Buffalo.

In the race for Public Advocate, technically the President of the City Council, the refreshing Bill deBlasio, who bravely chose not to pursue a third term as Council Member, has led the field to the runoff against the wretched has - been Mark Green.

«It is certainly not an illustration of courage or leadership on the part of the council members, legislators, mayor or county executive, who have joined in the chorus of racist and incompetent Board of Ed members seeking my removal, so as to push back on me to not disclose their culpability in rigging the recent teacher's contract, or their complicity in trying to unfairly settling the board's $ 450 million lawsuit against (developer) Lou Ciminelli for fleecing the citizens and children of Buffalo.

Albanese, a former City Council member who is running as a Democrat, was officially endorsed by the Reform Party of New York and is counting on winning the line to be included in the November 7 general.

The controversy is a headache for council members campaigning to succeed Mark Viverito as speaker — who don't want to get caught in the crossfire.

Harig, who describes himself as a liberal - leaning independent, already has the support of the Western New York Area Labor Federation and the 70,000 - member Buffalo AFL - CIO Central Labor Council.

Van Bramer, who chairs the Council's cultural affairs committee, where the debate over library funding has largely been heard, reminded of the Council's budget priorities as final negotiations take place between the 51 - member legislative body and the administration of Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Toss in the former key Gov. Cuomo associates who face criminal trials this year, plus the several City Council members sent to the hoosegow as well as other local officals across the state, and the only thing that stands out about Harris is that she ran for office after starting her alleged crime spree.

Giske brought on board partner Mike Keogh, who had lost his longtime post as council finance director in 2007 amid a scandal over taxpayer funds being allocated to fake charities for members» later distribution.

The Paramount Chief of the Western Nzema Traditional Area, Awulae Annor Adjaye III, has said he was not part of other members of the Nzemamanle Council, who opposed the appointment of Dr. Ben Asante, as the CEO of Ghana National Gas Company Limited.

Some also have demanded that regional council members, who are mostly from the private sector, publicly disclose information about their finances as a way to deter conflicts of interest.

On the Town Board, incumbent council members Jill Doherty and Bill Ruland will seek re-election as will Supervisor Scott Russell, who is expected to face Democratic challenger Damon Rallis.

Fish, who has served on the council since its inception in 2011, will likely relinquish his role as one of the county's voting members.

Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, who made history this January when he was sworn in as New York's first openly gay member of Congress, is endorsing City Council Speaker Christine Quinn for mayor.

As federal lawmakers continue to try to reach a budget deal, Sheehan and Adirondack Council Executive Director William Janeway traveled to Washington, D.C., where they met with members of the North Country delegation, including Rep. Paul Tonko (D - Amsterdam) and former army secretary and Rep. John McHugh, who now works as a lobbyisAs federal lawmakers continue to try to reach a budget deal, Sheehan and Adirondack Council Executive Director William Janeway traveled to Washington, D.C., where they met with members of the North Country delegation, including Rep. Paul Tonko (D - Amsterdam) and former army secretary and Rep. John McHugh, who now works as a lobbyisas a lobbyist.

Many council members feel Black is more unqualified than her predecessor, Joel Klein, a former United States Assistant Attorney General who stepped down as chancellor to take a job at NewsCorp Tuesday, Barron added, a sentiment echoed by State Sen. Tony Avella.

Council Member King, who reviewed his 12 - Point Plan for the 12TH Council District with more than 700 Bronx residents, friends and special guests in attendance, discussed upcoming and future projects, which include affording housing for working families through a partnership with Habitat for Humanity, the renovation of Agnes Haywood Park, capital funding to schools in the 12th Council District, expense funding to community - based organizations, funding for NYCHA developments and youth programs as well as DOT and DSNY needs in the 12th Council District.

The rally, though not billed as another labor - related event for Mr. Cuomo, corralled hundreds of members from three of the state's major unions — 1199 SEIU, 32BJ SEIU and the Hotel Trades Council — into several pens on Seventh Avenue around 41st Street to hear the Democrats, who spoke from a stage above the crowd.

Former City Council member John Liu, who faces State Senator Tony Avella in a Democratic primary, did not ask Wu for his endorsement and press reports quote Liu as emphatically rejecting it.

The eight City Council members, all Democrats, who are competing to lead the 51 - member legislative body as speaker for the next four years must convince numerous constituencies of their viability, including some combination of county party leaders, labor unions, the mayor, and other influential politicos.

Jenny Sedlis, who helped former City Council Member Eva Moskowitz build Success Academy Charter Schools, will start in September as the new executive director, the group plans to announce Friday.

Jones, who has not held any political office but used to serve as a member of School Board 29's community council, lost to White in the 2009 Democratic primary.

Christine Quinn I'd like to be remembered as somebody who helped further unite the council and make the council even more effective, someone who empowered council members so that each member could accomplish more, not only for their district, but also on citywide issues.

Some NEC members seen at the meeting included Chairman of the Council of Elders C.K. Tedam, Council of Elder member Hackman Owusu Agyemang, National Youth Organiser Sammy Awuku and First Vice Chairman Freddy Blay who supervised the meeting as the acting Chairman.