Sentences with phrase «for elected officials»

Other proposals include freezing automatic annual pay raises for elected officials and requiring exempt employees to pay 15 percent of health care costs.

With the exception of part - time staff people, there is no constituency office for any elected official in our area either.

There are currently no term limits for Congressional terms but various states and cities have enacted term limits for their elected officials at the local level.

Allow time for the elected official to ask questions of the tour host, students, or any other participants.

About this time last year, legislators considered a vote that would raise salaries for all elected officials.

The employees, as citizens, can organize, finance, and vote for elected officials who favor the union's interests.

She had no comment to the correlation funeral directors made to salary increases for elected officials because she was unaware of it.

Instead of working for an elected official, she's hoping to become one.

I feel that it is important for elected officials to stay in touch with what is going on in the community.

«Today's verdict is a reminder that the public good must be the only priority for elected officials,» the mayor said.

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.

This «district work period» provides a chance for elected officials to meet with their constituents and discuss issues of local importance.

Whether you like them or not, we are called to pray for our elected officials and I don't mean pray that they die.

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

While so many hardworking men and women are struggling every day to make ends meet, I will continue fighting against any pay raises and perks for elected officials.

It's not always easy for elected officials to compromise.

It was never meant for elected officials, who must be replaced at their current salary, resulting in zero savings to the county.

In this case, parks and schools often share resources, which could pose a conflict for elected officials.

And, quite clearly, it's a must - do campaign stop for elected officials.

But media bashing during a time of crisis is a time - honored tradition for elected officials.

He said there was no special treatment for an elected official.

«That's the price of admission for any elected official,» he said.

Unfortunately, what was lost in the clutter of that debate is that the real challenge for all elected officials now and for the future, must be that of making government smaller.

«It's really not helpful for an elected official to make that type of comment» before the investigation is complete, she complained..

Under this school of thought, citizens are viewed as customers, and their votes the object of competition for elected officials.

Her work writing public policy platforms for elected officials nationwide has been featured in national and local newspapers under various client pen names.

We regularly get updates on approval ratings for our elected officials, but what about CEOs of major companies, especially those in charge of retail chains?

Both support term limits for elected officials and limiting or banning campaign contributions by county contractors.

Isn't it about time for our elected officials and so called leadership to start setting an example for we, the consumers?

Supporters say the issue has been under discussion for a year and the increase makes up for almost a decade without pay raises for these elected officials.

Going forward the pay increases for elected officials will be tied to the most recently published consumer price index, during annual budget negotiations.

It is important for elected officials and educational leaders to understand that to improve student outcomes, we must allow for the continuous improvement of the adults who teach them.

The ethics agreement will also expand disclosure requirements by political consultants who do work for elected officials as well as for clients with business before the state or local governments, and increase the number of donors to groups that perform lobbying who will be required to disclose their identities.

New York's governor says it adds «insult to injury» that taxpayers have to pay for pensions for elected officials convicted of corruption.

It served as a wakeup call for elected officials across the country.

Cuomo is pushing a package of ethics reform proposals including public financing of political campaigns and strengthened disclosure of outside income for elected officials — measure he says must be in the final state budget agreement.

Many believe that the only hope for government ethics reform is agreement on pension forfeiture for elected officials convicted of public corruption.

What they are really talking about, in essence, is the need for elected officials sometimes to get out ahead of their constituents, given that global warming remains a bottom - tier issue for Americans when they are asked to list their primary concerns.

«We have more transparency and more disclosure for elected officials in the state of New York than any other state in the country.»

«The reality is going to create problems for elected officials across the spectrum.»

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

Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer said he thought Quinn gave «a very solid address» and said that State of the City speeches provide an important opportunity for elected officials to set their agendas for the coming year.

In the lawsuit, Antonacci alleges that raises approved for elected officials are illegal, as were attempts by the executive branch to uphold those raises.

The question being asked by this veto is why elected officials refuse to be term - limited and why they approve of multiple jobs for elected officials all at taxpayers» expense?

It is past time for our elected officials at the local, state and federal level to take action that combats climate change and moves Virginia toward a clean energy future.

Samantha began her career in the political arena, working for elected officials throughout the state of California.