Sentences with phrase «highest local elected»

Either way, the lack of cooperation between the city's highest local elected official and its representative in the federal government certainly doesn't help the situation.

Not exact matches

Through daily meetings, all the inhabitants of the local «tents neighborhoods» vote on policy and elect their representatives for the higher national assembly.

The system with 225 local single - member districts elected by a first - past - the - post electoral system (highest vote wins) offers much room for manipulation, use of administrative resources and pressure, extortion, vote buying and putting only one candidate on the ballot in some districts.

Cuomo and locally elected officials have pushed back against efforts that would end local and state deductions, a move that would have the greatest effect on high - tax states like New York, New Jersey and Illinois.

In an email to supporters sent out yesterday afternoon, WFP State Director Bill Lipton reiterated that the party has been playing a «long game» with its «Progressive Pipeline» program by nuturing candidates at the local level in hopes of seeing them either 1) start a trend that results in more like - minded candidates running for — and winning — elected office, or 2) rising to a higher post with more clout.

But the mayor said it would «stimulate local democracy» and giving more powers over spending to elected councillors «would electrify politics and it was high time we did it».

That's where they recruit, that's where they intimidate, that's where they meet,» Cuomo said at Central Islip High School's auditorium with a dozen local police, elected and school officials on hand.

The measure casts a wide net that includes high - level state and local officials, elected and appointed.

He said having worked in elected offices at the local, county and state level gives him a keen sense of the concerns New Yorkers grapple with, from high taxes to providing for their families.

If you get to elect local officials, you can at least elect ones independent of higher level politicians, who might hopefully check their power («yes, Mr. Pro-Cat mayor, I know you want me to arrest all dog lovers in town.

Political activity is far more «professional» at the local government level in urban areas where there are far fewer governments and far fewer elected officials per capita, and a far greater supply of people with higher education and high level managerial and professional work experience.

The law creates more transparency in local government by holding all county elected officials to a high standard of conduct and enforces stricter penalties for those who do not abide.

State, local and federal elected officials have created a new coalition meant to bridge the digital divide in central New York, as they say a lack of quality high speed Internet has become an economic development issue in Syracuse.

Nassau County and its three towns say new or strengthened ethics laws will curb nepotism, but more than 100 current or former elected officeholders, high - level appointees and political club leaders — Republican and Democrat — have had at least one family member working in local government at some point since 2015.

Ending state and local deductions, in particular, could have a broad impact on high - tax states like New York and has been largely opposed by state elected officials in both parties.

Recently, CVH released a statement with dozens of high profile New York elected officials and other allies, such as District Council 37 and Transit Workers Union Local 100, calling for the expansion of the Transitional Jobs program in New York City and the termination of the Work Experience Program.

In a news story on Sunday and in an online database, Newsday showed that more than 100 current or former elected officeholders, high - level appointees and political club leaders from both parties have had at least one family member each working in local government at some point since 2015.

Nassau County and its three towns say new or strengthened ethics laws will curb nepotism, but more than 100 current or former elected officeholders, high - level appointees and political club leaders — Republican and Democratic — have had at least one family member working in local government at some point since 2015.

Gidado was among the 68 elected Chairmen announced by the Oyo State Independent Electoral Commission (OYSIEC), after scoring the highest votes in the election conducted in all the 610 wards, 33 Local Government Areas (LGAs) and the 35 newly created Local Council Development Areas (LCDAs) on Saturday.

Second, Washington's high court ruled that «charter schools are devoid of local control» over educational issues because an elected school board does not govern them.

Don Weatherspoon told a small crowd gathered in the high school auditorium Monday night he hopes to hand local control back to the district's elected school board in one year.

Aside from celebrating charter schools, the rally «will also call upon elected representatives in local and state government to support pro-charter policies, including the expansion of high - quality charters, better facilities for charter students, and an end to the politics and rhetoric challenging parents» right to choose the best public school for their children,» according to a press release from California Charter Schools Association Families.

In 1988, state legislation created elected local school councils (LSCs) for every school in Chicago that consisted of six parents, two community members, two teachers, the principal, and — in high schools — one student.

He contends the move to enlist charters is not evidence - based, would not be financially attractive to charter operators, would cause chaos in the lives of our most vulnerable students while further damaging neighborhoods, would usurp local elected school board control, and would not solve the challenging problems presented by low - performing, high - poverty schools.

But in spite of our financial challenges, our commitment to providing every child in every community with a high - quality education is as strong as ever, and the district, parents, teachers, principals, community members, local elected officials and business leaders must work together to protect investments in student learning that will maintain the tangible progress being made by our students.

We look forward to working alongside local stakeholders and community partners to ensure that our elected leaders are held accountable throughout this process to establish a unified, autonomous, high - quality public school system that supports all students in New Orleans.»

The state superintendent, the highest - ranking elected educational officer, runs the state Department of Education, which measures school performance, assists lagging schools and distributes about $ 9 billion in state money to local school districts.

Under the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act of 2006, states are provided with funding to develop the technical skills of secondary and postsecondary students who elect to enroll in CTE programs.46 Currently, 12.5 million high school and college students are enrolled in CTE programs.47 These programs help keep students in school; the graduation rate of CTE students is about 90 percent, 15 percentage points higher than the national average.48 However, research on their effectiveness is still in the preliminary stages.49 The best and most effective CTE programs are linked to and supported by local business or industry; provide real - world experiences or work opportunities; give students tangible outcomes such as an industry credential or college credit; and create pathways for pursuing college or career after graduation.50

In the past I have elected local shops over dealer shops because of disparity in pricing, the dealer always seemed much higher but at Infinity of Hoffman working with Kira Kuszynski we have found a great balance so that I can enjoy the excellent brand service and tech experience, reliable workmanship at a fair price.

We (Diane and Chris Lemin) have lived in Manapouri for many, many years and as a result have a high level of local knowledge which will contribute towards a fantastic «bucket list» experience for yourselves should you elect to treat yourself to an overnight cruise with us on our specifically designed boat SEAFINN.

The Partnership for Children (PFC) of Cumberland County was included in a «playbook» released by the White House as part of an effort to support state and local elected officials in conveying the importance of high quality early learning,...

The Partnership for Children (PFC) of Cumberland County was included in a «playbook» released by the White House as part of an effort to support state and local elected officials in conveying the importance of high quality early learning, and developing and expanding early education in their communities.