Sentences with phrase «by civic leader»

49 CCD Councilwoman Debbie Rose is being opposed by civic leader Kamillah Hanks & former legislative aide Phil Marius.

Cleveland's Plan for Transforming Schools, the citywide plan to ensure quality schools for all children, was launched in 2012 by civic leaders and continues to drive improvement efforts.

History Decades of work by civic leaders led to the creation and steady expansion of the Norfolk Museum of Arts and Sciences.

«Certainly, community - wide initiatives focused on aging in place can be initiated by civic leaders, community activists, and nonprofit organizations.

Not exact matches

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By passing the ordinance, the civic, business, and political leaders show how much they have «grown» in the interim, but there is a problem with the people.

Religion might teach of duties and soften the inherent corruption of leaders and the governed alike, but the founders knew that the virtue of the nation was by no means assured, no matter what religious commitments its civic leaders might have.

Speaking of how Bethel have engaged with Redding's population of 90,000, Valotton says, «The Lord spoke to us about people in our city who are Romans 13 people, they are civic leaders who are called «ministers of God» [by Paul].

As a result, the editors of the Times and Post legitimize by default «community leaders» whose civic agenda is to provoke a race war.

Blount Street was once home to rich industrialists and prominent civic leaders, as evidenced by these beautiful, historic homes.

Shedd is governed by the Shedd Aquarium Society, composed of volunteer corporate, civic and community leaders that make up the 55 - member Board of Trustees with the primary responsibility for governance oversight and fiduciary accountability, as outlined in the Society's bylaws.

The mayor will be joined by NYC Schools Chancellor Carmen Farina, labor leaders, clergy, business and civic leaders, advocates and elected officials

The Bridging Gowanus community planning process was convened by the local elected officials representing the Gowanus area, organized together with community leaders from resident, civic, environmental, business, arts and housing groups, and facilitated by the Pratt Center for Community Development.

At an event sponsored by the Brennan Center and New York Leadership for Accountable Government (NY LEAD)-- a coalition of business, civic and philanthropic leaders who favor campaign finance reform — New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman unveiled new disclosure requirements for non-profits engaging in political activities.

Leaders from more than a dozen eastern Queens civic groups met in Bellerose last week, demanding their communities be united by the state task force that will redraw the area's legislative lines for the coming decade.

IPOB leader has already publicized his intention to prevent voters from performing their legitimate civic duty by participating in the forthcoming governorship elections in Anambra state.

The vibrancy of businesses or economic and civic life in the region is on its historic lull, as evident in the frequent sit - at - home orders issued by IPOB leader, which compliance is enforced by members of BSS through intimidation, coercion and brute force.

In 2017 we got a crash course is civics, elections, and Democratic party rules by running for District Leader and the Democratic County Committee, then immediately being thrust into the inside action to elect a new State Senator.

Community Voices Heard, a community activist organization started by single mothers on public assistance in NYC more than two decades ago, was at the forefront of the #NoCuts Coalition rally, along with U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer, State Senator Marisol Alcantara (D - 31st Senate District), and the leaders of several dozen grassroots, civic and labor organizations.

«I am flattered and humbled by the sheer volume of calls from local elected officials, civic and community leaders and activists who have all urged me to run for the 25th Assembly seat.

Employers and community leaders in Erie County should serve as advocates for increased civic participation and employment by recognizing the value and experience older adults can bring to an organization.

One by one, civic leaders thanked Team 26 for bringing attention to the need for improved gun safety.

In London, Singapore and Stockholm the fees were met with skepticism and outrage by commuters and civic and business leaders, though they later proved effective in reducing traffic, congestion and air pollution.

State Senator, and 13th Congressional District candidate, Adriano Espaillat was endorsed by a group of Mexican - American business and civic leaders in East Harlem today.

In 1996 the protest was led by former Mayor Rudolph Giuliani and former Governor George Pataki who joined more that 2,000 Asian - Americans and civic leaders to rebuke Ms. Harrison for her published comments.

Freeport, NY - February 23, 2017 - Nassau County Legislator Steve Rhoads and Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joe Saladino were joined by architects, engineers, homeowners, house - lifters, civic leaders, construction workers, and more to call upon Governor Andrew Cuomo and New York Rising to extend the deadline for Sandy - victim applicants to submit changes to the scope of project elevations.

Rhoads and Town of Oyster Bay Supervisor Joe Saladino were joined by architects, engineers, homeowners, house - lifters, civic leaders, construction workers, and others during press conference on February 23, 2017 calling on Governor Cuomo and NY Rising to extend deadline for Sandy - victim applicants.

«I am flattered and humbled by the sheer volume of calls from local elected officials, civic and community leaders and activists who have all urged me to run for the 25th Assembly seat,» Iannece said.

The voices of local lawmakers, civic leaders and residents must have reverberated last week with officials at the State Liquor Authority (SLA) who rejected a second application by the owners of a Long Island City strip club for a liquor license.

Some Elmont and Floral Park civic leaders are raising concerns that a development group led by the New York Islanders is paying a Manhattan - based consulting firm to conduct an environmental review before the team constructs an 18,000 - seat arena at Belmont Park.

Fried presented an unorthodox plan calling for a Central Park conservancy model, which allows for parks to be cared for by a semi-private entity, while Day presented his own record of fighting for open spaces as a civic association leader.

The borough president is leading a delegation of Latino business and civic leaders on the week - long visit, which is being hosted by the Jewish Community Relations Council of New York.

Jason Conwall, a spokesperson for Empire State Development, headed by Buffalo civic leader and business executive Howard Zemsky, refused to answer questions about the project.

Since her run for Jim Gennaro's seat in 2009, Taylor made the most of out of her Democratic District Leader position (24th A.D Part A) by aiding constituents and being a central figure in civic activism.

At 6 p.m., nearly 350 business, technology, real estate and civic leaders participate in the 30th annual Long Island City Awards Gala, hosted by the Long Island City Partnership, Melrose Ballroom, 36 - 08 33rd St., Queens.

Many of them turned out last Saturday as elected officials joined civic leaders and city officials to officially co-name the northeast corner of Diversity Plaza in a ceremony that coincided with World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, which was designated by the United Nations in 2002.

He said the plan by some political and civic leaders to seek a public referendum on metropolitan government this year should be postponed to allow for at least 18 months of discussion.

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The senator was joined by homeowners and civic leaders in Glen Oaks last week as he announced a proposal he introduced in February to expand Gov. Andrew Cuomo's renter's tax credit was included in the budget.

Brought to London by the «Blue Labour» community guru Maurice Glasman, on his first meeting with Ed Miliband in 2011 Graf urged him to appoint someone he trusted to tour Britain talking to civic leaders, headteachers, unions, churches and voluntary organisations and thus assess the mood of the grassroots.

Still, leaders see a civic renaissance led by an always present sense of community.

First, because it similarly depicts a small community that's being terrorized by someone who purports to be punishing malfeasance, Clouzot's terrific WWII - era Le Corbeau, about a poison - pen letter - writer targeting civic leaders in a French village.

We define these change agents — practitioners, policymakers, civic leaders, researchers, and investors — by their constructive dissatisfaction with the magnitude of the impacts of current best practices, their positioning within their field, and their determination to overcome the inertia of the status quo.

So he asked several foundation leaders to create an organization of civic leaders, chaired by two former mayors, to push for change and support the board when it promoted reform.

Under the plan prepared by the Governor's Select Advisory Commission on Primary and Secondary Education — a 15 - member task force composed of six legislators and nine civic leaders appointed by the Governor — the state would establish a state board of education composed of 11 members selected by the Governor.

Our understanding was greatly informed by talking with key observers in 2013 and again in 2015, including principals, current and former district staffers, advocacy groups, and civic leaders, whose insights are reflected below.

Inspired by a lecture from Albert Shanker, the longtime president of the American Federation of Teachers (whom Reichgott Junge heard describe charter schools as «the best answer so far» to the ills of the American education system) she worked with civic leaders and fellow representatives to draft and implement a bill granting greater autonomy for a subset of the North Star state's schools.

Founded by prominent Windy City business and civic leaders, the AUSL offers a $ 30,000 salary and a tuition - free master's degree in teaching to talented recent college graduates and mid-career professionals who commit to teach in the city schools for five years.

The «big tent» of education reform spans the ideological spectrum, from civic leaders and business - backed advocates for higher standards and champions for charters and choice to the commitment of innovative educators and the relentless pursuit of equity by civil rights leaders and organizers.

Given the unique and unprecedented opportunity to involve Mayor Michael B. Hancock, a product of Denver Public Schools, this initiative leverages his relationships in the broader community by positioning business, civic and religious leaders to engage, incentivize, and mentor teachers and leaders of color to consider careers in Denver.