Sentences with phrase «independent nonpartisan commission»
The fact is, the Constitution does not allow for an independent nonpartisan commission to make a binding decision.
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The commission's hearings then became a rallying point for publicizing Japanese - American sufferings during the internment, while the commission's independent status allowed its findings and recommendations for reparations to appear nonpartisan.
A clear majority of voters (59 - 21) say all candidates for state office should sign a pledge in support of a nonpartisan independent redistricting commission — a victory for both former NYC Mayor Ed Koch, whose PAC, New York Uprising, is pushing candidates to do just that; and also for AG Andrew Cuomo, who is calling for citizens and candidates alike to sign his reform pledge.
Cuomo had previously pledged to veto any lines drawn by LATFOR, on the grounds that the process was inherently partisan, and therefore didn't meet his standard for nonpartisan lines drawn by an independent commission.
In the end, Skelos pretty much rejected the entire idea of independent and nonpartisan redistricting on its face, saying: «Basically your» e saying that (commission members) would just be a computer, and I don't believe that exists in people.»
«Much more needs to be done to restore the public's faith and I am working closely with several of my colleagues to push for additional reforms, including tougher campaign finance laws and the establishment of an independent nonpartisan redistricting commission.»
The Manhattan Democrat and Long Island Republican exchanged heated letters yesterday over what Koch views as the Senate Republicans» renegging on their collective promise to support creation of an independent and nonpartisan commission to draw legislative and congressional lines in time for the 2012 elections.
During the campaign, Mr. Cuomo promised to work for an independent, nonpartisan redistricting commission.