Sentences with phrase «legislative issues the candidates»

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But now Republicans in battleground legislative and congressional campaigns are tying Democrats to the fundraising issues surrounding de Blasio and the 2014 effort to apparently funnel donations through county committees to individual candidates.

The national Republican State Leadership Committee, the force behind the party's surge in state legislative elections, attributes its victories to candidates who better represent the values and issues important to their communities.

We talked about the issues from the campaign trail, including contaminated water, a potential legislative pay raise and the age of the candidates.

Quality of life issues are a top concern, as is zoning, two critical issues a local legislative candidate should always include as part of their proposal for county government.

«While the referendum will not be on the ballot, the issue is alive this November because voters can choose between legislative candidates who support improving efficiency and those who want to maintain the status quo.»

«The individuals receiving our PAC's endorsement today have demonstrated a strong commitment to improving the business climate of New York State,» said Heather C. Briccetti, Esq., president and CEO of The Business Council of New York State, Inc. «While we will never agree on every issue, each of the endorsed candidates recognizes the challenges facing our state and is prepared to face those challenges with legislative solutions that will improve the lives of all New Yorkers.

«While we will never agree on every issue, each of the endorsed candidates recognizes the challenges facing our state and is prepared to face those challenges with legislative solutions that will improve the lives of all New Yorkers.

We also interviewed Rodney Carroll, a union organizer; Yasmin Cornelius, the young and dynamic district manager of the local community board; Cynthia Doty, an intelligent district leader and former legislative aide, is the only non African - American candidate in this predominantly Central Harlem District, and Woody Henderson, a cable TV host and associate of Al Sharpton, who focuses on education and housing issues;

Senator Schneiderman is the only candidate with a strong legislative record of support for our issues, has always been accessible to us, and always has strived to have accessible district offices.

Virginia Montague is a candidate some of us have known since she ran the Northern Manhattan office of the Borough President, and she has been present (as has Dickens) at the disability workshop held at the annual Association of Black, Hispanic & Latino Legislative Caucus in Albany, listening to our issues and voicing her support.

The panels are intended to provide local elected officials and candidates a platform to inform voters of their qualifications, legislative ideas and opinions on key issues faced by residents of the borough.

The New York State United Teachers union on Thursday issued endorsements in a slew of congressional and state legislative campaigns, backing candidates in battleground races, but also staying clear of some others.

Most legislative primaries in Connecticut are decided on very local issues and which candidate can bring out the most supporters on a Tuesday in August.

I believe that the rejection of Quinn for valid, political issues such as third terms and her legislative record shows a growing maturity in our communities — we rejected the old «ethnic appeal» and instead of voting on a single - issue or identity we voted for the candidate who best represents a progressive platform.

Its mission is to «intelligently and thoroughly examine issues, candidates and legislative initiatives as they pertain to constitutional rights, particularly those of persons accused of crime.»

• Schedule and maintain records of all municipal boards and commission meetings in the city • Assist and guide election candidates in legal protocols before and after elections • Supervise updating of the city's website and issuing of weekly newsletter • Carryout legislative analysis and reviews

With Election Day looming, our editorial meeting turned to REALTORS ®» legislative priorities, and Allard - Moccia's passion for the «REALTOR ® Party» became instantly apparent: «We need to pay attention to what candidates are saying about the issues that matter to members, like tax reform and student debt.»