Sentences with phrase «issue in one's district»

After about an hour of questioning, senators could not seem to resist asking specific questions about issues in their districts.

I've been meaning for a long time to write about the waste issue in my district.

Taking aim on the entire charter sector and ignoring the same issues in district schools does nothing to improve public education as a whole.

Contact your PAC representative if you have questions or concerns about special education programs, services and / or student issues in your district, academy or school.

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.

«I think our knowledge and history in this area, working on issues in the district, was a major factor,» Faso said.

Seawright, a PTA mom, said public education is the biggest issue in the district, which runs from Third Avenue to the East River between 61st and 92nd streets and also includes Roosevelt Island.

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

One of the key issues in the district that has drawn the ire of many residents it the Bedford - Union Armory project, a city proposal to transform the vacant armory into a large development holding rental units and condos, as well as a recreation center with a swimming pool, basketball courts, and an indoor soccer field.

Around the same time, two moms in my younger daughter's first grade class, who were active in PTA, etc., but not in education policy issues in the district more generally, knew of my education writing and advocacy.

Some of the major issues in District 38 include affordable housing, immigrants» rights, support for small businesses, education, and transportation options.

Until we get more evidence, it seems like voter enrollment won't be the deciding factor in the 39th Senate District and Larkin will only lose with a combination of events inside and outside the district, including the development of a major campaign issue in the district (maybe water issues in Newburgh or legislative pay raises), top of the ticket news (a Donald Trump implosion) and more even campaign spending.

We don't have a public hospital, so healthcare is a huge issue in my district, a huge issue.»

He backed bills to curb bullying and confront school segregation and put pressure on the city Department of Education to resolve overcrowding and maintenance issues in his district's schools.

The driving issues in District 43 include transportation — specifically, the R Line, which is being renovated at the Bay Ridge Avenue station — as well as illegal home conversions, greater access to pre-kindergarten services, and building better relationships between the NYPD and the community.

She has mainly focused her campaign on quality - of - life issues in the district, which covers Downtown Flushing, Queensboro Hill and Murray Hill.

Already in elected office, he has been vocal about supporting immigrant rights, investing in schools, and making affordable housing more accessible, which are predominant issues in District 21.

Another controversial issue in District 1 deals with Rivington House.

Seems like Diaz has been under a rock for his entire career when it comes to transportation issues in his district.

The board plans to have more meetings with the superintendent, which White referred to as «retreats,» in order to proactively check in and discuss issues in the district such as receivership, closing achievement gaps, and laying out specific objectives.

If you currently live in Washington DC, you're already aware that crime is a serious issue in the District, and although things have gotten slightly better in recent years, the situation still isn't good when it comes to auto theft.

«Divorce, Equitable Distribution and Related Issues in the District of Columbia,» Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Multi-Door Dispute Resolution Divison (Mediator training)

He told the News he'd missed sessions for important issues in the district, including events about a 19 - year - old Ecuadorian student being detained by ICE.

The town hall was held at M.S. 51 and was emceed by City Councilman Brad Lander to talk about issues in District 39 — which includes Carroll Gardens, Cobble Hill, Gowanus, Park Slope, Windsor Terrace and Kensington.

«One of the big issues in this district is over development.

Another key issue in District 4 is the Midtown East Rezoning, a multibillion dollar project that aims to rezone 78 blocks in the district.

«I have enjoyed a strong relationship with Kathy Edmonston and have been privileged to work closely with her on issues in her district, including a very difficult issue related to charter schools in Bogalusa,» White said.

In response, Aereo claims that the two companies» technology are not the same and that the ruling, issued in the District of Columbia, misunderstands copyright law.

And I agree — I haven't heard that this has been an issue in my district, either.

«They've been getting smacked left and right by the Daily News and now they're ready to fight back with canvassing, lobbying, phone calls and making members see there is support for their issues in their districts,» a council source aligned with NYCLASS said.

Because I was involved in some of the ethics negotiations, I now know the governor's top people, so if there's an issue in my district, I probably have a better chance of having a good conversation with them.»

«The Ryan budget and Medicare continue to be issues in our district,» she said, adding that, politically, it «continues to be the gift that keeps giving.»

But Martins has been cautious, focusing primarily on the issues in his district, and has been low - key about his Trump support.

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

He believes the lack of affordable housing is the most important issue in the district and vowed to fight for federal funds to subsidize low - income housing and support development.

«Among the issues in my district brought to the commissioner's attention were the unacceptable conditions of Richmond Terrace and the ramps to the Staten Island Expressway,» said Councilwoman Debi Rose (D - North Shore) afterward.

«Despite my victory this evening, it's very clear to me that my opponents deeply care about our community, and I look forward to working with them to solve the issues in our district.»

Seventeen percent of all respondents said increasing the number of women in management positions has been an issue in their district; 86 percent said that qualified females were considered for the vacancy they filled last year.

Thirty - five percent of the superintendents indicated that increasing the number of minorities in management positions was an issue in their districts.