Sentences with phrase «on constituent issues»

Conservative talk show host and Ulster County Conservative Party chairman Ed Gaddy said he had found Gibson «easy to work with» and «accessible» on constituent issues.

Not exact matches

Lawmakers can not hide from their constituents on this issue.

On Friday, those constituents helped scuttle a plan for China and the European Union to issue a joint statement of support for the Paris climate accord at high - level trade talks in Brussels.

So if a Republican senator mostly hears from GOP constituents, and these constituents are more likely to be really passionate about the issue since they are on the side that opposes stricter laws, that's going to give the senator a skewed perception of where voters are on this topic.

Elected officials depend on their constituents, advocates like YOU, to help inform them on the issues and to help guide their decisions.

Writing in the Telegraph, Mr Cameron reject arguments for an English parliament as costly and unnecessary but said English MPs should have the final say in Westminster on issues which only affect English constituents.

Some temporary restraining orders were sought against the action to allow judicial review based on issues such as the inconvenience it would cause to the travelers and «irreparable harm» the delay would cause to various constituents.

He shared his position on major issues — job creation, education and healthcare; and he told the CWA members that, «The well - being of my constituents is a top priority.

«That is one of the most egregious sins you can have because your constituents expect you to be consistent, and not to lead a dual life where you feel you can publicly talk about issues, and embrace them, and make people feel that you are on their side,» she said.

Twitter is also a new way to hear from district and national constituents on specific issues that are being discussed.

Now, is the time for Tim Bishop to find the courage to tell his constituents where he stands on this very important issue.

Two constituents of the MP Paul Murphy were shocked to receive a reply to their letters stating «While I respect your views on this issue, I do not agree with them.

I did not support the motion because I want to see us leave Europe and I fear the establishment of your «81 Group» is painting those of us who reluctantly defied the whip in order to represent the very many constituents who contacted us on this issue as anti-European.

«Unless you have a referendum on every single issue you can not know whether you are representing the majority of your constituents or not,» Ms Widdecombe says.

His knowledge of the issues and new ideas to take them on will make him an asset to his constituents and the Council,» Cuomo said.

I take the view that if I receive five or more emails on a single topic in any one day then constituents are telling me their issue is important.

He said he was stepping aside because his constituents are entitled to an election focused on issues «and not a referendum based on sensationalized. . .

Blvd., he said his election shows that his constituents do not want him to be silent on certain issues, such as charter schools.

«I am running to serve in the 27th Assembly District to continue the work that defined Mike Simanowitz's public service: strong advocacy on the issues that matter to all our neighbors, dedicated constituent services, and a commitment to making our community a better place to live,» Rosenthal, who called Simanowitz his mentor, said in a statement.

The pair thanked Ms. Mark - Viverito and Finance Chair Julissa Ferreras (D - Queens) for working with them on issues important to their Island constituents.

The group's Jeanette Galanis says targeted mailers have already been sent to constituents of key Senate Republicans, in hopes of persuading them to be the swing votes on the issue.

«Constituents have a right to know where their senators stand on women's health issues and this is what the IDC communicated to voters,» Candice Giove said in a statement.

QUEENS, NY — Borough President Melinda Katz issued the following statement in recognition of former Deputy Borough President Leroy Comrie's inauguration today as a New York State Senator: «Leroy Comrie is an exceptional public servant with a tireless work ethic and a proven track record of working on behalf of the interests of his constituents,» Borough President -LSB-...]

«While Fernando Cabrera's a hardworking elected official who has fought in the City Council for his constituents, he falls short on key litmus test issues supported by all the members of the I.D.C. and important to a coalition that accomplishes these goals.

«I've been working very hard since 2014 helping various residents of Saugerties on various constituent issues,» he said, citing instances where he personally helped residents with tasks including the removal of a fallen tree at the entrance to Esopus Bend Preserve.

«But I also think our candidates are running on the issues important to their states and their constituents.»

«Each year, we vote on many issues that concern the lives of my constituents.

«It is because I know that most MPs want to see the very highest standards in public life that I am determined that we sweep away this old system and introduce a new system and in doing so move back to ensuring the focus in parliament is on the issues that affect our constituents» lives.»

Hurrican Irene was a natural disaster aimed at the nation's largest media market with days of warning, the perfect opportunity for politicians from jurisdictions large and small to appear on TV to issue safety warnings and, later, reassure constituents that government is there to help.

If elected, he said he would focus on tackling corruption and ethics reform in Albany, as well as affordable housing and responding to constituents» quality of life issues.

Boris is reportedly keen to quit the seat early and attempted to force the issue on some reluctant party high - ups by writing a farewell letter to his constituents via the Henley Standard.

«All of our members are representing their constituents very well on this issue,» Cox said.

The effort will be held on Wednesdays in the months ahead, and is intended to enhance the work done by Borough President Eric Adams» Constituent Assistance Center to provide assistance on issues facing the borough's residents.

Latimer must rely on big money donors to support his inaccurate mailers because he either does not care enough to attend public forums on issues important to constituents, or he is too feeble.

With the Euro election campaign kicking in, and pretty much any Westminster MP worth their salt already clearly focused on persuading their constituents to back them at the polls in 2010 - isn't now a better time than ever to get attention for your issue?

«I want to thank the Times Herald Record for organizing the candidates» forum, and express my deep disappointment that Senator Larkin refused to participate and let our constituents hear from us both on the issues impacting this community,» Eachus said.

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.

Assemblyman Sheldon Silver wrote a letter to a local newspaper in his Lower East Side district saying: «There is always more work to be done... My staff and I remain ready to assist community organizations and local constituents on issues big and small.»

«I like to hear from the constituents, to get their side on the issues, and then make sure we do things that make it easier for them to live here,» the New Suffolk resident said.

Real leadership — not mere lip service — on issues such as helicopter noise or state - versus - local jurisdiction over vineyard activities would aid his constituents on the North Fork.

Garodnick, on the other hand, is a progressive candidate who will ably represent the constituents of his district, disabled and non-disabled, and pledges to advance the issues that will improve access for all New Yorkers.

whether you agree or disagree with him on the issues, Sen. Diaz has consistently informed his constituents of his views on abortion and gay marriage.

«Collins just last week met for nearly an hour with his Democratic opponent and had a thoughtful discussion on this issue, as he has and will continue to do with countless constituents throughout the district.»

He's also hoping that his record on constituent services and issues important to local voters, like support for Lyme disease research, will help allay any ideological misgivings among more liberal voters.

That conveniently ignores the fact that this was a free vote on a conscience issue and inevitably Conservative MPs, and indeed those from other parties, will have differing views and will be accountable to their own constituents.

Another member said she feels Chin has not been clear with constituents about her positions on development issues.

For the first hour or so of his budget testimony in Albany on Monday, however, it seemed that the issue that had most rattled his constituents was a looming 5 - cent fee on plastic bags in New York City, which state legislators have complained is unnecessarily punitive, especially for low - income residents.

I look forward to continuing our strong working relationship as we work on a range of issues that make a difference in the lives of our constituents.»

«My main focus right now is on the issues my constituents care about, the economy, health care, and finding a DACA fix,» he told the Sentinel.

One of Alcantara's politically active constituents said she wants the senator to hold a public forum — once the voter can take a break from protests on issues like Trump's immigration order.