Sentences with phrase «from local elected officials»

It has received a mixed reaction from local elected officials, who would also be impacted.

This is what we expect from our local elected officials.

Listening and learning from local elected officials is crucial to understanding how our elections work on the ground.

I think that many of my neighbors responded well to Gustavo Rivera's personal visits to each and every apartment in the neighborhodd over the past 2 - 3 weeks, as well as to early endorsements from our local elected officials like Councilman Oliver Koppell.

Despite criticism from local elected officials, de Blasio said the city does not need to provide advance notice when it rents out an entire hotel to use as a homeless shelter.

Following a letter from local elected officials last week urging NYC DOT to address the ongoing traffic problem in our neighborhood, Grand Street Democrats District Leaders and other community leaders involved in January's Traffic Town Hall have sent their own letter to DOT Commissioner Trottenberg asking for the release of traffic study data that was... Continue reading «Community Leaders continue to push for more information from DOT»

On Dec. 19, Schuette accused two former emergency managers — officials who had been appointed by the governor to oversee Flint's finances with minimal input from local elected officials — of moving forward with the switchover despite knowing the situation was unsafe.

But the governor also shrugged off calls from local elected officials for him to insert himself into the contract talks in an effort to resolve the impasse before the July 20 deadline, saying this is a mess that Congress needs to clean up.

NYU's efforts won praise from local elected officials for allowing long - time Village residents to afford living there.

Espaillat hails from that Latino community — but in 2012 and 2014 that, and endorsements from local elected officials like Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito, wasn't enough to get him past a charismatic and decades - long incumbent in Rangel.

U.S. Rep. Darren Soto «s re-election campaign announced 20 endorsements from local elected officials in his battle with former U.S. Rep. Alan Grayson for the Democratic primary in Florida's 9th Congressional District.

Following a letter from local elected officials last week urging NYC DOT to address the ongoing traffic problem in our neighborhood, Grand Street Democrats District Leaders and other community leaders involved in January's Traffic Town Hall have sent their own letter to DOT Commissioner Trottenberg asking for the release of traffic study data that was promised in 2017 and for the development of a strategy to address the traffic.

The task force will consist of representatives from local elected officials» offices (Council members Chin and Rosie Mendez, plus Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer), five CB3 members and two members from «local stakeholder groups.»

We think we should set the standard for innovation and progressivism, and demand competence and transparency from our local elected officials.

The city will be investigating at least three residential buildings that are under construction for lead dust following a letter from local elected officials accusing the landlord, Raphael Toledano, of harassing tenants.

Despite New York City's status as a sanctuary city, federal agents can not be banned from public buildings and continue to make arrests despite outcry from local elected officials.

The plan to use the Queens Detention Complex was initially proposed last year but faced fierce opposition from local elected officials and community members as well as the union, which did not think the facilities would be up to standard.

Staten Islanders are sure to benefit from the increase, the result of intense advocacy from local elected officials.

Regionalism takes power away from local elected officials and puts it in the hands of unelected, appointed committees that report to the governor, not to the people.

The plan for new shelters already faces pushback from local elected officials across Staten Island.

In her statement, Farias claimed district residents are tired of seeing other areas of the Bronx and throughout this city prosper while our area remains stagnant due to a lack of vision and initiative from local elected officials who only care about themselves and not the people they represent.

Carlucci's senior fair will help hundreds of seniors access 105 different vendors ranging from local elected officials, healthcare and insurance providers to recreation and physical fitness organizations.

Candidates for governor have been blasting out near - daily press releases touting endorsements — usually from local elected officials or town committees — but Republican Mike Handler of New Canaan may have gotten the highest - profile endorsement to date.

Coinciding with Cuomo's statewide push was the release of statements from local elected officials and lawmakers in both parties blasting the de Blasio proposal as unfair.

The office's inauguration featured remarks from local elected officials, including Councilmember Ydanis Rodríguez, community leaders such as Dr. Rafael Lantigua, and People's Theatre Project's (PTP's) Artistic and Co-Executive Director Mino Lora.

Wouldn't it be awesome if public schools had ambassadors / senators / advocates who could represent their schools» needs to city, state, and local leaders separate from their local elected officials?

But the IDA's preliminary approval of tax breaks for the project has received criticism from local elected officials and raised questions among civic organizations.

Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan was more critical, questioning why the Cuomo administration sought no input from local elected officials, who fret about the impact closure will have on jobs and the tax base in Buchanan, where the plant is located.

«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.

While we ran three stories last week, Mount Vernon Mayor Ernest D. Davis Pleads Guilty To Tax Evasion, Mt. Vernon Councilman Thomas Speaks Up On Mayor Davis Plea Deal With Feds and Reactions From Local Elected Officials & Residents Response To Mayor Davis Pleading Guilty, not once did we take the position that the Mayor should resign or write / quote that Councilman Richard Thomas stated that to us.

Representatives from local elected officials, including City Councilmen Robert Jackson and Ydanis Rodriguez as well as State Sen. Adriano Espaillat, are also working to create an initiative to help.

A key point Johnson drove home in that debate was the fact that he made a clean sweep of endorsements from local elected officials, including Congressman Jerrold Nadler.

Despite a resolution from Community Board 3 and letters from our local elected officials, the Department of Transportation has not adequately addressed the situation.

«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.

Sen. Adriano Espaillat — one of several aspiring successors too retiring Rep. Charles Rangel — dismissed U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand's decision to back Assemblyman Keith Wright for the seat, and insisted his endorsements from local elected officials are more important.

UPDATE 11:28 a.m. Reaction is coming in from local elected officials.

Shocked city officials said they were not consulted and opposed any Albany attempt to override local control, which would remove environmental reviews and input from local elected officials.

Despite criticism from local elected officials, Mayor de Blasio said Thursday the city does not need to provide advance notice when it rents out an entire hotel to use as a homeless shelter.

Her political power in New York has already been tested over the last year, following a spate of negative press about her schools» discipline practices and internal workings, a federal investigation conducted by the Office of Civil Rights, and mounting criticism from local elected officials.