Sentences with phrase «as city council president»

As city council president, Stein served as the presiding officer of the city council, was acting mayor in the absence or disability of Mayor Edward I. Koch, was a voting member of the New York City Board of Estimate, and handled constituent and policy issues.

Not to do so will only lead to a failed tenure as City Council President.

But DiBella dismissed any concerns over potential conflicts of interest with TJ Clarke's role as city council president — the board has argued with the city over education funding in recent years — and said Ayesha Clarke secured her endorsement with her qualifications.

The alderman - at - large Democratic primary race was also clinched by another Noble, Steve's uncle James, an incumbent who beat outgoing county legislator Jeanette Provenzano, for the position, which doubles as city council president.

Not exact matches

«As older people leave the workforce, the city has been privatizing those jobs instead of bringing people back in to pay into the fund,» said Ed McNeil, special assistant to the president of Michigan AFSCME Council 25, which represents city workers.

Iain Black, President and CEO of the Greater Vancouver Board of Trade, made the announcement today during a Board of Trade event with TransLink CEO Kevin Desmond and City of Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson, who serves as Chair of the Mayors» Council on Regional Transportation.

«As a first - time host council for the conference, we're excited to highlight our beautiful city to the thousands of women business owners attending,» said Geri Swift, president of WBEC PA - DE-sNJ.

Mr Bernard, who also serves as the President of the Council of Churches of the City of New York, said he submitted his letter of formal resignation on Tuesday after stepping away «quietly» from the Board «several months ago».

Who he is: Bernard serves as lead pastor at the Christian Cultural Center, a megachurch in Brooklyn, and is the well - connected president of New York City's Council of Churches.

Lord Sebastian Coe, president of the IAAF, described the event as «one of the most successful of all time» and continued by saying: «I'd like to thank the organising committee, Birmingham City Council, the athletes and the fans — who fought through pretty extraordinary weather conditions to be here.»

Warren wasn't Morelle's first choice, but he described the relationship between himself and the City Council President as strong.

Bender served as chief of staff to former Council Speaker Peter Vallone Sr. and is now executive vice president of Forest City Ratner, developer of the controversial Atlantic Yards project in Brooklyn.

Adam McFadden, a Democrat who currently serves as the vice president for the Rochester City Council, has announced his plans to run for the NY - 25 seat formerly occupied by the late Rep. Louise Slaughter.

«I read that he is against marriage equality and that he is against a woman's right to choose, and as a progressive Democrat that troubles me tremendously,» said Melissa DeRosa, the secretary to the governor, in response to a question in an interview on WCNY's The Capitol Pressroom, while also noting Williams unsuccessfully ran for City Council president.

He served as the Director of Communications for the New York City Council President's Office from 1986 to 1988, and was appointed Press Secretary to the Prime Minister of the Bahamas in 1988.

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.

Following his failed City Council Speaker bid and his subsequent announcement that he will be running for Queens Borough President, the politician seeks to reestablish himself as a leader of the «#resistance» and cement support from neighborhood groups going forward.

The Democrat most recently served as Common Council President, a city - wide office, capping a public service career that spans two decades.

Also at noon, NYC Council members Andy King, Antonio Reynoso, Fernando Cabrera, Chaim Deutsch, Laurie Cumbo and Adrienne Adams as well as Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams hold a press conference to call out disputed hiring and firing decisions, City Hall steps, Manhattan.

As Ben notes, former City Council President and longtime New York political insider Andrew Stein was indicted on tax charges out of the Manhattan federal prosecutor's office, part of a large bust involving a financial adviser to the stars.

Mr. Recchia — who served as chairman of the City Council's powerful finance committee — was term - limited out of office last year and decided to challenge Mr. Grimm after failing to secure support in his party to run for City Comptroller or for borough president of his native Brooklyn.

Because the Continuum project is seeking a zoning change, it will need approval through the Uniform Land Use Review Procedure, or ULURP, which includes input from the local community board and borough president as well as up - down votes from the City Planning Commission, City Council and mayor.

Glen Oaks Village President Bob Friedrich said his experience as a civic leader will translate well to the City Council, which he says needs to be infused with civic - minded people like himself instead of career politicians.

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.

«Her 14 years experience in government, including nearly four years as President of Rochester City Council, have prepared her well for the challenges and the opportunities ahead.

After 20 years in public service, first representing the South End on the city Common Council beginning in 1998 then as council president starting in 2010, McLaughlin said her life has become intertwined with public sCouncil beginning in 1998 then as council president starting in 2010, McLaughlin said her life has become intertwined with public scouncil president starting in 2010, McLaughlin said her life has become intertwined with public service.

In Brooklyn, Menchaca, a former top aide to Council Speaker Christine Quinn and before that to Borough President Marty Markowitz, has the support of Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez, powerful unions, including SEIU 1199, which represents healthcare workers, 32BJ, representing building services employees, and the Hotel Trades Council, as well as the city's Central Labor Council.

I introduced myself to Mr. Lafayette as the Editor - In - Chief of BW and producer and on - air host of PBP radio at the Annual Statutory Meeting, where Councilman Marcus Griffin was sworn in as the new Mount Vernon City Council President.

The delegates voted to back Ruben Diaz Jr. for re-election as Bronx borough president and to support eight other candidates for City Council in the primary [see box].

Reginald Bowman, President Citywide Council of Presidents of the New York City Housing Authority — the official leader of residents of the city's sprawling public housing system — blasted the pol's remarks as reminiscent of decapitated French Queen Marie AntoineCity Housing Authority — the official leader of residents of the city's sprawling public housing system — blasted the pol's remarks as reminiscent of decapitated French Queen Marie Antoinecity's sprawling public housing system — blasted the pol's remarks as reminiscent of decapitated French Queen Marie Antoinette.

The UMP is bitterly divided, especially over the Schengen issue while the Socialist Party has kept a low profile a few weeks after a severe electoral defeat in city council elections and as president Hollande hit rock bottom, being identified as the most unpopular president ever.

«As a New York City Council Member, Domenic Recchia had distinguished himself as a vocal and aggressive advocate for working families,» said UFCW Local 1500 President Bruce W. BotAs a New York City Council Member, Domenic Recchia had distinguished himself as a vocal and aggressive advocate for working families,» said UFCW Local 1500 President Bruce W. Botas a vocal and aggressive advocate for working families,» said UFCW Local 1500 President Bruce W. Both.

The City Council Speaker's priorities are just as deluded as the President's.

City Council contender Bob Friedrich defended a letter he sent last month as president of the Glen Oaks Village Co-op's board to the housing community's tenants after his opponent, state Assemblyman Mark Weprin (D - Little Neck), accused him of using the co-op's official letterhead to promote his candidacy.

City of Milwaukee Common Council President Willie Hines Jr. will resign Saturday as president and 15th District President Willie Hines Jr. will resign Saturday as president and 15th District president and 15th District alderman.

So his campaign released a television ad as rudimentary as any broadcast that political season, featuring a number of prominent politicians — City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, West Side Congressman Jerry Nadler, Manhattan borough president Scott Stringer — carrying a folded copy of The New York Times, while reading from its endorsement of his candidacy.

Previously, Borough President Katz served in the New York State Assembly from 1994 - 1999 representing Forest Hills, Rego Park, Middle Village and Glendale, as well as in the New York City Council from 2002 - 2009 representing Forest Hills, Rego Park, Kew Gardens and parts of Maspeth, South Elmhurst and Richmond Hill.

He was elected to City Council in a 2016 Special Election, and previously worked to expand healthcare access to low - income and working families as well as the District Manager for Bronx Community Board 2 and the President of the 41st Precinct Community Council.

Common Council President Darius Pridgen says there a several ideas floating around such as reimbursement for city residents, but like Dandies, Pridgen says this proposal should be a work in progress with the understanding that more digging is needed.

Politicians from areas as far - flung as Denver, Austin and Chicago had converged on Borough of Manhattan Community College to attend City Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito «s two - day conference on combatting President Donald Trump's aggressive immigration enforcement agenda, a meeting in part through billionaire George Soros's Open Society Foundations.

The City Council's 51 seats are up for a vote, as are all five borough - president seats, two district - attorney positions, and the roles of public advocate and comptroller.

Echoing Massey's characterization of Stringer as a «nice guy,» Faulkner noted that Stringer has represented him in the Assembly and Borough President's office (and inaccurately referenced the City Council) and said that he called Stringer to say he's running, but didn't focus at all on Massey's contributions.

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.

As outlined in the cultural plan law, the agency will work with a specially formed «citizens» advisory committee» - made up of 12 members appointed by the mayor, city council speaker, DCLA commissioner, and borough presidents - to gather information and make recommendations.

As part of the ULURP, the proposal — which could add 6.5 million square feet of commercial space to the neighborhood — will be reviewed by community boards 5 and 6, the Manhattan borough president, the City Planning Commission and the City Council.

Ruben Diaz Sr. — Democratic state Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr., known for his signature cowboy hat and as the father of Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., won the election for New York City Council's District 18, which was left vacant by term - limited Annabel Palma.

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC - TV)- City Councilman Adam McFadden, who currently serves as the Vice President for the Rochester City Council, has announced his plans to run for Congress.

WASHINGTON, DC (November 7, 2012)-- NGP VAN, which counts as clients most Democrats from President Obama's campaign to City Council candidates, helped Democrats ride people power to victory yesterday.

That's almost exactly two years after McLaughlin pleaded guilty to stealing $ 2.2 million in cash, carks and perks — both as a state lawmaker (he even bilked a little league team out of taxpayer - funded member item money) and as president of the New York City Central Labor Council.

We reached out to the remaining members of The Mount Vernon City Council, Council President Roberta Apuzzo (D), Acting President Pro Tem, Marcus A. Griffith (D), and Deborah Reynolds (D) as well as The Commissioner of the Westchester Board of Election and Westchester Democratic Chairman, Reggie Lafayette (who I believe is also Mt. Vernon Democratic Chairman as well - sound like a conflict of interest to me, but I digress) and other local elected officials who have yet to respond to our request for a comment.