Sentences with phrase «important issue in the district»

A recent poll showed the most important issue in the district this campaign cycle is jobs, since the area's economy continues to lag behind much of Upstate.

Brisport, like both Democratic candidates, is running a housing - centric campaign, stressing that affordable housing is the most important issue in the district.

Not exact matches

«One of the most important issues the Park District can hope to achieve is acquiring more open space, especially in the watershed,» said Park Board President Candy Reedy.

Throughout the debate, Faso often pointed to Professor Teachout's liberal policy prescriptions and highlighted that she does not know the district or issues that are important to voters, in part, because she only moved here and registered to vote her earlier this year.

«Moving forward, it is my hope that the campaign will focus on the quality of life issues that are important to the people who live in the 10th Congressional district.»

Spokesman Rich Azzopardi said Cuomo was at the Executive Mansion on Eagle Street for the call: «The governor was working on the state of the state at the house, was not in the office, and decided to conduct a press conference call to keep this critically important issue in the news and reach media outlets in these congressmember's districts.»

It's really about Congress, the institution that has failed to articulate the issues that are relevant and important» to people in the district.

That didn't go over too well in his District, where 55 % are saying the marriage issue is an important factor in deciding who to vote for.

Mr. McGee's lack of knowledge about important financial issues in the district and the state is a liability...

I am continuing to work hard on important issues facing Lower Manhattan including ensuring that our Downtown Little League and Soccer League get the field time they need at the B.P.C. ball fields, coming up with an appropriate redevelopment plan for the South Street Seaport, providing adequate funding to NYCHA residents and community programs serving youth and seniors, and maintaining affordable housing in Battery Park City and throughout the district.

Answering Errol's question on how to keep hospitals open (an important issue since St. Vincent's Hospital served District 3 before closing), Johnson erroneously claimed that St. Vincent's Hospital was a private institution and proceeded to group St. Vincent's in with other «profit - generating centers.»

«As the father of 4 daughters Jack Martins looks forward to discussing women's issues as well as jobs, the economy and other issues important to Nassau County in the five debates already scheduled throughout the district,» said Martins spokesman E. O'Brien Murray.

Peoples - Stokes says it is a time for discussions of issues important to people of color, along with scholarship fundraising for students in caucus districts.

Tune in tonight at 9 p.m. to BronxTalk (BRONXNET, Cablevision channel 67) and find out where the candidates of the 14th District Council race stand on all the important issues facing the northwest Bronx and local residents.

«The most important issue for voters in this district and across all of upstate New York is jobs.

For this Mayoral Mashup we spoke with Rockaway voters participating in the 31st Council District special election and asked one simple question: What do you see as the most important issue that our next mayor will face upon taking office?

Councilman Jumaane Williams, who represents District 45 in Brooklyn, said that the issue is not just important in New York, but on a national scale.

Since Busby and Bilbray emerged from the April 11 open primary, Republicans have relentlessly attacked the Democrat on taxes and, more importantly, immigration — the most important issue to voters in the district, both sides agree.

Candidates in the 19th Congressional District race will be part of a forum Tuesday afternoon in Dutchess County focusing on issues important to older voters.

«At this point in time, with all of the social issues going on in this country, I think it's more important that we get people involved in this process who know the everyday struggles of the people who inhabit this great district,» Gordon said.

«Folks are relaying what the important issues are in the 11th congressional district, on both sides of the bridge,» he said.

The 22nd Congressional District representative says it's an important issue in a region where agriculture is key.

«Political campaigns should be about the important issues facing New York State, not about childish antics that belong in Animal House,» continued Reyes, who is running in the Republican Primary in the new 15th Senate District.

But the Siena poll shows voters in the district say the most important issue to them is Medicare, over the budget deficit and jobs.

Meier talks about his identification with Boehlert, his popularity in the district and the bread - and - butter issues he feels are most important to his constituents.

«Mark Grisanti is focused on the issue most important to voters in the 60th Senate District — creating jobs and getting our economy back on track,» said Grisanti campaign spokesman Doug Curella.

To understand the issues that are important to scientists in their districts, politicians need to hear from you.

School Zone «shows off» the district's schools, and important issues are addressed in Districtdistrict's schools, and important issues are addressed in DistrictDistrict Digest.

More important, last fall the department also issued regulations announcing that districts could no longer use a lack of capacity as an excuse to deny transfers to students in failing schools.

All school districts in the United States employ occupational therapists who have the expertise to assist parents, teachers, and students in dealing with this important public health issue.

This pilot program worked with 20 K - 12 schools in rural and urban districts, engaging more than 3,000 students and educators in partnerships that examined and took action on issues students thought were important.

«Whether real or perceived, school administrators, district school leaders and, more important, parents and students are not going to have any trust in this assessment system until these issues are fully vetted,» Browning told the Gradebook.

Voter turnout, ballot position and hurried, low - visibility campaigns likely were more important than education issues in Val Flores» victory over Taggart Hansen in the Democratic primary for the 1st District seat on the State Board of Education.

In order to help school districts better understand this important ruling and the changes they needed to make in order to remain compliant with the ruling, the NSBA led an effort — in partnership with the National Education Association (NEA) and the AASA, School Superintendents Association (AASA)-- to develop a document, which consisted of a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on school district employer and employee issues related to the DOMA rulinIn order to help school districts better understand this important ruling and the changes they needed to make in order to remain compliant with the ruling, the NSBA led an effort — in partnership with the National Education Association (NEA) and the AASA, School Superintendents Association (AASA)-- to develop a document, which consisted of a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on school district employer and employee issues related to the DOMA rulinin order to remain compliant with the ruling, the NSBA led an effort — in partnership with the National Education Association (NEA) and the AASA, School Superintendents Association (AASA)-- to develop a document, which consisted of a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on school district employer and employee issues related to the DOMA rulinin partnership with the National Education Association (NEA) and the AASA, School Superintendents Association (AASA)-- to develop a document, which consisted of a list of frequently asked questions (FAQs) on school district employer and employee issues related to the DOMA ruling.

Security administrators and formal training programs to guide staff through important data security issues and risks were not present in some districts; and

Congratulations to all of the elected officials - we look forward to working with you in the coming years on issues that are important to students in your districts and across the state.

OSBA Briefcase is a subscription based newsletter, which»... provides important information on board and legal issues; grants and funding; unique programs in school districts; legislative information; technology; and other topics pertinent to schools.»

Secondly, pursuing animal abuse issues must be important to the local district attorney, because all the investigating you do will mean nothing if the DA is not interested in prosecuting these matters.

He has a track record of leadership and success in the Florida Senate on critical ocean issues that are important to the people of his district and Florida,» said David Wilmot, Ph.D., Ocean Champion's President and Founder.

Indeed, the Northern District of California recently issued a rule mandating the disclosure of TPLF in all class and representative actions, providing an important precedent for making the practice more transparent in that particular judicial dDistrict of California recently issued a rule mandating the disclosure of TPLF in all class and representative actions, providing an important precedent for making the practice more transparent in that particular judicial districtdistrict.

Addressing an important and essentially new issue of sentencing procedure, the Ninth Circuit today in Kenna v. US District Court for the Central District of California, No. 05 - 73467 (available here), addresses «whether the Crime Victims» Rights Act, 18 U.S.C. § 3771, gives victims the right to allocute at sentencing.»

If you are issued a traffic citation requiring you to appear in court, it is important that you consider obtaining legal representation prior to appearing in the local District Heights Maryland court.

«Armed with Kids Count data, we were able to meet one - on - one with our legislators and discuss the important issues that affect child well - being in our district.»

Here, our members are able to speak with the legislators who represent their districts, talk about issues that are important to REALTORS ®, and show that we are a committed, involved group that cares about what happens in state government.

«We want the people who live in these lawmakers» districts to know about the crucial role they're playing on issues important to REALTORS ®,» says Verstandig.