Sentences with phrase «lead for public advocate»

«Mark Green's long record in various public offices helps give him a lead for public advocate,» Carroll said.

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Better Markets, a non-profit organization that advocates for the public interest on Wall Street, says a potential promotion by Williams to lead the Federal Reserve Bank of New York would reward failure - because the San Francisco Fed failed to prevent widespread customer abuses at San Francisco - based banking behemoth Wells Fargo & Co. (WFC), which it's supposed to supervise.

As a City Councillor, Rob was a leading advocate for public transit and affordable housing.

Neither John DiIulio, who now heads the White House Office of Faith - Based and Community Initiatives, nor Stephen Goldsmith, the former Indianapolis mayor who will lead the Corporation for National Service, has ever argued for total privatization of community development and social services, though both strongly advocate a new mix of public and private in which congregations figure more prominently.

«MGA is the leading advocate for the state's food industry, representing the business interests of retailers and their suppliers in daily communication with legislators, regulatory agencies and the public,» the association says.

From building awareness among the public and advocating for sustainable policy, to building capacity and facilitating the transition of farmers to organic agriculture, everything we do aims to strengthen the organic movement and lead it forwards.

The association is the leading policy and public education advocate for the non-alcoholic beverage industry which employs nearly 240,000 people across the country with a direct economic impact of more than $ 169 billion.

The rate of gun violence is also increasing and this has led to the development of organizations such as Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America whose main goal is to advocate for public safety.

Similarly, James Weill, president of Food Research & Action Center, a leading anti-hunger group, referred to the bill in a press release as «ill conceived» and «deeply flawed,» while Margo Wootan, Nutrition Policy director for the Center for Science in the Public Interest, stated that the bill «would roll back key progress that schools, health advocates, and the Administration have worked so hard to achieve over the last six years.»

«Mayor de Blasio, Public Advocate James, and Comptroller Stringer have been leading in the fight to resist Trump and to build a city that works for all of us.

«From his days working in the Parks Interpretation / Education Unit at Niagara Falls to his days in public office, John has always been a steadfast advocate for state parks and the outdoors, and we are excited to see him return as project coordinator that will see him lead and assist on a number of park and governmental affairs initiatives.»

Public Advocate Bill de Blasio held his lead among the Democratic mayoral contenders, with former front - runner Christine Quinn vying with ex-comptroller Bill Thompson for a robust second place.

Advocates celebrated the law going into effect by gathering at City Hall for a rally led by New York City First Lady Chirlane McCray, Public Advocate Letitia James and Human Rights Commissioner Carmelyn P. Malalis.

In the race for Public Advocate, technically the President of the City Council, the refreshing Bill deBlasio, who bravely chose not to pursue a third term as Council Member, has led the field to the runoff against the wretched has - been Mark Green.

Council Speaker Christine Quinn has slipped into third place among the Democratic candidates for mayor, while New York City Public Advocate Bill de Blasio leads the field and former Comptroller Bill Thompson is within striking distance, according to an amNewYork - News 12 poll released Thursday.

Rev. Al Sharpton and City Council Speaker Corey Johnson led a chorus of advocates and lawmakers Tuesday in calling on the NYPD to stop making arrests for lighting up in public — which accounts for the vast majority of marijuana arrests — and give out summonses instead.

State Senator Daniel Squadron, seen at a recent forum for city public advocate candidates, is the lead sponsor on GENDA.

In a speech tonight to Progress, the New Labour pressure group, Tessa Jowell, a leading advocate in Cabinet, will say that mutualism offers a future for public services and the means to recapture a trust destroyed by the recession and the expenses crisis.

«There is motion now in Republican - controlled legislatures to support an amendment,» said Jonah Minkoff - Zern, co-director of the Democracy Is For People campaign at Public Citizen, a nonprofit group that led a coalition of advocates calling on state lawmakers to support an amendment.

Sections of Harris Field, a heavily - used park sandwiched between Bronx High School of Science and Lehman College, were found to have four times the federally - established legal limit of lead contamination for public play areas, according to documents obtained by the Norwood News with the help of the nonprofit New York City Park Advocates.

New York Leads the Nation in Cases of Legionnaires» Disease The Alliance to Prevent Legionnaires» Disease Partners with Iconic Public Health and Environmental Advocate Erin Brockovich and Allergy & Asthma Network to Call for Real Solutions to New York's Growing -LSB-...]

NEW YORK — Public Advocate Letitia James called for a change in leadership at the city's Housing Authority just days after a report emerged showing the agency failed to inspect for lead in paint at thousands of apartments.

Protest rallies by supporters of Long Island College Hospital have been continuing on an almost daily basis, and at one of them, Assemblywoman Joan Millman folowed Public Advocate Bill de Blasio and City Councilman Steve Levin's earlier lead when she was arrested for civil disobedience.

(Advocates for the bill, chiefly the Catholic Church, argued that there was no point of passing it in the Senate when it wouldn't succeed in the Democratic - led Assembly, where union - allied lawmakers argue the tax credit is a voucher that drains funds from public schools in favor of privates.)

Public Advocate Letitia James today became the latest leading Democrat to endorse Working Families Party candidate Yuh - Line Niou for ex-Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver's seat — spurning Alice Cancel, the candidate running on the Democratic line in the April 19 special election.

The party, which has been the lead advocate for a new voters» register, has raised concerns about the objectivity of some members of the EC's panel tasked to hold the two - day public hearing.

A number of recent polls have shown public advocate Bill de Blasio in the lead for the Democratic nomination.

The New York Times / Siena College Poll shows public advocate Bill De Blasio, a Democrat, leading the pack in the race for New York City mayor... Pollster Steve Greenberg says De Blasio has opened up a significant lead over the other candidates.

Still, while serving as public advocate, Mr. de Blasio called for Mr. Paterson's resignation, leading black leaders to vent their frustration with his position in a closed - door meeting, according to the Associated Press and New York Post.

The leading candidate for a legislative appointment is New York City Public Advocate Tish James, who has been calling lawmakers to gain their support.

New York, N.Y. — Tenants PAC, New York's leading organization supporting pro-tenant candidates for public office, today announced their endorsements for citywide and borough - wide offices, endorsing Mayor Bill de Blasio, Public Advocate Letitia James and Manhattan Borough President Gale Bpublic office, today announced their endorsements for citywide and borough - wide offices, endorsing Mayor Bill de Blasio, Public Advocate Letitia James and Manhattan Borough President Gale BPublic Advocate Letitia James and Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer.

It's why I led the fight for mandatory kindergarten city - wide, it's why I increased the number of pre-K slots available in New York City, it's why I have been a staunch advocate for ensuring that children get access to breakfast at school, and it's why I have made reforming our public education system one of the cornerstones of my campaign.

«For the second time in as many decades, Commissioner Bill Bratton has led New York City's finest, keeping our city and communities safe,» said Public Advocate Letitia James in a press release.

«While her intentions were never in question, we are long overdue for a fresh start at Nycha,» said the city's public advocate, Letitia James, who had called for Ms. Olatoye's resignation after revelations of false filings over lead paint inspections.

Although the authors urgently called for a re-examination of vitamin C's ability to treat cancer, the article received little notice, and at one point was out of print or otherwise unavailable to the public — leading some vitamin C advocates to speculate that it was being deliberately suppressed.

For example, in 1996 CMU saw the need for charter schools to have representation in the state capitol and with the media, which led to the founding of the Michigan Association of Public School Academies, which now serves as the unified voice for Michigan's charter schools and was a major advocate for removing the cFor example, in 1996 CMU saw the need for charter schools to have representation in the state capitol and with the media, which led to the founding of the Michigan Association of Public School Academies, which now serves as the unified voice for Michigan's charter schools and was a major advocate for removing the cfor charter schools to have representation in the state capitol and with the media, which led to the founding of the Michigan Association of Public School Academies, which now serves as the unified voice for Michigan's charter schools and was a major advocate for removing the cfor Michigan's charter schools and was a major advocate for removing the cfor removing the cap.

As NEA president, he leads the nation's largest labor union and advocate for quality public schools.

Alexandria, Va. (March 18, 2015)-- The National School Boards Association (NSBA), the leading advocate for public education, today introduced its new research - based initiative, Leading the Change, developed by its Center for Public Eduleading advocate for public education, today introduced its new research - based initiative, Leading the Change, developed by its Center for Public Educpublic education, today introduced its new research - based initiative, Leading the Change, developed by its Center for Public EduLeading the Change, developed by its Center for Public EducPublic Education.

The KIPP Foundation supports excellence, growth, and sustainability across the network, as well as leads network - wide efforts to innovate, share what we are learning, and advocate for a great public school system.

Since winning a Minnesota Senate seat in 1992, the teacher - turned - legislator has become a prominent advocate for equitable school funding and a leading voice for improving public schools.

Earlier this month, parents from across the state gathered in Los Angeles for Camp Educate, a three - day training retreat led by Educate Our State, a parent - lead group which advocates for high - quality public education in California.

Alexandria, Va. (June 23, 2016)-- The National School Boards Association (NSBA), the leading advocate for public education, upholds equity and diversity as an important part of its mission.

About NSBA: The National School Boards Association (NSBA) is the leading advocate for public education and supports equity and excellence in public education through school board leadership.

Alexandria, Va., (February 7, 2017)- As the leading advocate for public education, the National School Boards Association (NSBA) issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed Betsy DeVos to serve as U.S. Secretary of Education:

Mr. Merriman is a leading voice and advocate for high quality, equitable charter schools and frequently speaks and writes about the actions that need to be taken to strengthen and expand charter schools within the New York City public school system.

Diane Ravitch, the nation's leading public school advocate pointed out the harsh reality in her blog yesterday, Connecticut Governor Malloy Increases Funding for Charters, Cuts Funding for Public Scpublic school advocate pointed out the harsh reality in her blog yesterday, Connecticut Governor Malloy Increases Funding for Charters, Cuts Funding for Public ScPublic Schools;

Raise Your Hand Texas — trains public school leaders to lead transformational change at the campus level and advocates for public policies that make public schools better for all Texas students.

During this historic reauthorization process, NSBA, the leading advocate for public education, will continue to work with lawmakers to achieve a modern ESEA that provides our nation's 50 million public students with a world - class education.

The National School Boards Association is the leading advocate for public education and supports equity and excellence in public education through school board leadership.

About the National School Boards Association The National School Boards Association (NSBA) is the leading advocate for public education and supports equity and excellence in public education through school board leadership.