Sentences with phrase «for elected»

In his bids for elected office, Mulrow's wealth, which he told reporters in 2002 stood between $ 10 million and $ 20 million, was both an asset and a liability.

No pay increases for elected officials are anticipated.

A loophole in the buyout law allowed for elected officials to take advantage of the program, which won't save the county any money.

It will be his first run for elected office and could become a showdown between party leaders and Rodney Wiltshire, the City Council president who has clashed with Wade and other leaders of the local party.

I know far too many Chiefs of Staff waiting around in the woodwork for their elected official to retire or die, or be ousted in a scandal, or like in Sander's case waiting for term limits to kick in.

While acknowledging that he has never run for elected office, Lee said, «Of course I am qualified, precisely because I'm not a politician.»

As a result, I will be introducing a new resolution this week calling for term limits for all elected county officials.

The 51 - member council on Feb. 5 is expected to push through a hefty raise package for all elected city officials that could include boosting council members» salaries to as high as $ 150,000, the sources said.

One idea the panel will develop is coming up with a «two - tiered legislative pay schedule that would set one salary for elected officials who do not earn any outside income and a lower salary for those who do,» the Cuomo administration said in a news release.

«Salary increases for elected officials are upon recommendation from an independent salary review commission, but no matter their recommendation in the future, elected officials shouldn't see any increases till after conclusion of their current term.

«While I personally do not support salary increases for elected officials, having this Charter revision is necessary.»

It is a must - attend event for any elected official in New York, particularly Democrats, and is the 40th annual celebration, reminder and illustration of the political power amassed by «the caucus.»

New York state has new rules to stop independent political groups from unfairly helping candidates for elected office — though critics say the measure won't fix chronic corruption in Albany and could have negative unintended consequences.

[46][47] Ossoff benefited by being one of only five Democrats on the ballot paper, with only one of those having previously participated in Georgia politics (former State Senator Ron Slotin), whereas Handel was one of eleven Republicans, four of whom had run for elected office on previous occasions, among them two former State Senators and one City Councilman.

Instead, Liu — who political pundits believe wants to run for elected office again — claims the litigation is all about «reforming a system» at the Board that «has been broken» by «out - of - control bureaucrats and unaccountable Board members.»

Mr. Rivera, 34, has worked for elected officials, most recently Senator Kirsten E. Gillibrand, and for a number of campaigns, including Barack Obama's presidential run.

«There has been reluctance in the past for elected officials to take on the system that got them there,» said Horner, adding, «I think Andrew has run as the «Sheriff of State Street,» and he delivered.»

And I think it is more important now than it has ever been for our elected representatives to be willing to stand up and say «no.»

«Voting for raises for elected officials is very difficult,» McMahon said.

For elected officials like Ms. James, having a black official in a powerful position in the police department is necessary.

Hochul said women today still face challenges, including getting paid the same as men for the same work, encountering barriers when running for elected office and dealing with sexual harassment.

Even more ridiculous is the spectacle of Conservative MPs and Conservative - leaning think - tankers trying to use the riots to back up the case for elected police commissioners — just like they did with the scandal over the Met's links to News International — without realising that the Met is precisely the one police force which is already very close to the elected commissioner model.

Assemblyman Benjamin has been a strong supporter of our issues and has been to a number of 504 events, which is unusual for elected officials from the Bronx.

And while the budget does not increase salaries for union workers, it does include pay raises for elected officials, including Supervisor Scott Russell, whose salary will see the biggest increase — a 10 percent hike to $ 101,000.

Former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara really isn't planning to run for elected office, saying: «I don't think I would enjoy politics in any shape or form.»

Citing an anonymous source, the NY Post reports former U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara is angling for a TV gig that could help launch a run for elected office.

Also tonight, de Blasio and NYC First Lady Chirlane McCray will attend the United Federation of Teachers holiday party, and host a holiday party at Gracie Mansion for elected officials, community and labor leaders, and senior members of the Administration.

Onondaga County Comptroller Robert Antonacci filed suit against County Executive Joanie Mahoney and others in State Supreme Court, alleging that raises approved for elected officials are illegal, as were attempts by the executive branch to uphold those raises.

You may have seen in this morning's «Here and Now» that AG Eric Schneiderman was scheduled to hold a fund - raiser this evening at 74 State — the boutique hotel down the street from the state Capitol that has for several years been a popular watering hold for elected officials, legislative staffers, lobbyists and reporters.

As of Nick's last post on this subject, no vote had been scheduled for the leadership race, but he noted that the contest could pit a top Republican donor's family against one of the first African - American candidates the party has had run for elected citywide office in recent memory.

«It is hard to imagine a more fundamental responsibility for our elected officials than protecting children's health, and Albany's inaction means our kids are still at risk.»

He suggested that the NDC leadership should prioritise the establishment and operationalisation of a training school and programme for elected party officers at all levels to ensure that the next generation of party executives and leaders are people of integrity and are able and willing to defend these ideals of social democracy so as to make the NDC more competitive in future elections.

The fact that he changed his name 25 years after he first read «The Autobiography of Malcolm X,» while in the middle of his first run for elected office, shouldn't make you think that there were any political implications to his choice.

Elsewhere on the ballot, voters did approve an amendment to the existing constitution that allows for the stripping of pensions for elected and appointed officials convicted of a felony, a move aimed at stoping corruption.

But for the elected officials, party operatives, and various Democrats who revered and feared the WFP, it was an emperor - has - no - clothes moment.

Paterson, who is no stranger to scandal, conceded it's appropriate for elected officials to be held to a higher standard, but also said:

Chris Grayling's plans for elected police chiefs will transform the police's idea of accountability.

The Erie County Legislature's majority caucus asked residents to weigh in on the recommended salary increases for elected officials, and a large majority said they do not support raises.

[227] She became the first First Lady of the United States to be a candidate for elected office.

She spoke Friday to an audience of about 250 labor leaders, elected officials, candidates for elected office and liberal activists at the annual Labor Day Breakfast held by the Pioneer Valley Central Labor Council, AFL - CIO.

«The fact that reform continues to languish illustrates the stranglehold the NRA has over Washington, and it's time for our elected leaders to show the political courage to vote for the safety of the American people,» Cuomo said.

Onondaga County Executive Joanie Mahoney is proposing what she calls a government redesign package, which would create term limits, and clarify salaries and outside income rules for elected officials in Onondaga County government.

Several of his ethics reform proposals were approved in the most recent state budget, including forcing legislators to reveal all outside sources of income over $ 1,000 and the loss of pension benefits for elected officials convicted of corruption.

The real solution, of course, is for our elected officials at the federal level to get together and pass a true annual budget, as opposed to the endless string of short - term fixes.

He is rumored to be considering a future run for elected office following an extensive «Draft Tony Woods» campaign on social media.

Though he's been discussed as having a political future, Bharara has insisted he has no interest in running for elected office.

The Board of Elections requires all candidates to petition for a political party's support when running for elected office.

And for some elected officials, that's a problem.

The founders of our country intended for elected officials to be citizen legislators, serving a short period of time than returning to our homes to work.

To combat corruption, both candidates favor term limits for elected officials and curbing the influence of political money.