Sentences with phrase «of one's constituents»

Most of the constituents of our programs came from church backgrounds.

By representing the interests of their constituents in this case, that's exactly what these municipalities are trying to do.

A spokesman for the Democratic mayoral nominee said he was acting as an elected official responding to the needs of constituents in both instances.

They predict higher taxes for many of their constituents, declining home prices and slowed economic growth.

But I work very hard on behalf of my constituents.

We are likely to enter an era where the emphasis will be on locally - minded MPs, who place the needs of their constituents as their central focus.

Why is it so bad to have an equal number of constituents in every constituency?

A slim majority of constituents said in a poll that they didn't want the congressman to resign.

And, accordingly, can be perceived as playing upon the emotional fears and biases of their constituents for their own political benefit at the expense of the very constituency who might elect them.

There is an identifiable group of constituents with interests (the parties) so that all reasonably foreseeable interests can be represented.

The second - term congressman said more substantive conversations are possible when he conducts telephone conference calls with thousands of constituents at a time.

It's where the money is, where regulators regulate, where issues directly affecting the lives of constituents get resolved, or not.

For many local school boards, the Internet has become an essential tool for tapping the concerns of constituents.

This was a challenge within the materials sector because of the cyclical nature of most of its constituents.

«I think the Democratic leaders have said the job of the members is to reflect the views of their constituents as best as they are able,» he said.

The philosophy behind the recall is a very attractive one for voters, as it pushes officials to more closely consider the views of their constituents.

According to him, his decision to go independent was carefully considered and has the massive support of the constituents.

As the elected representatives of these communities, the Coalition members seek to strengthen the housing security of their constituents by building a grassroots movement and fighting for legislative and local solutions.

He promised to serve and defend the interest of his constituents at all times no matter the odds and circumstance.

That stance feels to an increasing number of his constituents like a bone in the throat.

After all, you are the duly elected representative of your constituents and you know what is best for them.

We are calling on lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and in both houses to be courageous and listen to the voices of their constituents.

Unfortunately, their elected representatives listen more to the corporate lobbyists that line their pockets with campaign cash than to the wishes of constituents.

For a politician, each letter represents a view shared by hundreds of constituents.

If the petition is successful there would be a referendum that only leads to a by - election if a majority of constituents voted in favour of it.

Imagine, public officials who actually respect and stand up for the rights of their constituents.

They're doing it to protect not just our planet, but also the health of their constituents — and the health of their bottom lines.

These town halls for the study featured a randomly selected, diverse set of constituents, many of whom were not politically active.

If they don't find a way, may I suggest that they start raising cash by pole dancing for the benefits of their constituents.

They had already faced the wrath of their constituents in town halls across the country, defending themselves against charges that they were taking people's health care away.

Most campaigns only engage in rapid response tactics when news is directly related to their candidate, despite the fact that millions of their constituents seek political news online each day.

«I turned down a huge number of opportunities to travel to different parts of the world simply because if I did it's at the detriment of my constituents,» he explained.

But in any terms, it remains a tug - of - war between the desire to preserve the actuality of the constituents and to acknowledge the actuality of the complex whole they comprise.

And they will provide leadership in the struggle to bring the «great church» into the hearts and relationships of their constituents.

Under the coalition's proposals MPs could be recalled if ten per cent of their constituents sign a petition calling for a by - election.

In an original twist, he is now running a postal ballot of his constituents on whether he should stand or not.

He goes on to say that the number of constituents opposing or supporting it is not, in actual fact, the issue - it's that it's a matter of his principle.

To continually improve our business processes and services in order to meet the changing needs and expectations of our constituents, and to provide the best service possible to the community.

A disorder might occur if correct proportions of these constituents are not maintained.

We will also be able to be more responsive to the thoughts and ideas of our constituents as we increase the number of available communication outlets.

The following section provides a brief description of several of these constituents.

We may share such personal information when we believe release is appropriate to comply with the law, enforce our rights, or protect the safety of our constituents or others.

Our representatives need to be leaders of all their constituents and not just the ones who share their views.

Steering committees, made up of constituents, guide this research and compilation process.