Sentences with phrase «prominent elected official»

Ryan Deitsch dismissed one of the mainstays of political dinners: a few words with a candidate or prominent elected official, followed by a picture.

And a governor, as the state's most prominent elected official, can line up in - person meetings with hard - to - get political officials and business executives.

Founded in 1998, it nurtured the political careers of de Blasio, James, and Council Speaker Melissa Mark - Viverito, three of the most prominent elected officials in the city.

After watching the US use the power of the recall to remove numerous prominent elected officials, the UK is now joining other countries, including India and Australia, in considering adopting the recall for use against MPs.

The list of party figures publicly rejecting Trump included a host of prominent elected officials, perhaps most notably Sen. John McCain of Arizona, the 2008 GOP presidential nominee.

By noon on Sunday, three churches along a single two - mile stretch of Bedford - Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, had played host to three of New York State's more prominent elected officials: the state's attorney general and comptroller, both of whom are running for statewide office, and the mayor of New York City.

«Days after Eric Schneiderman lands the coveted endorsements of four editorial pages, the good government group Citizen Union, and several prominent elected officials including Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown, his trailing opponents suddenly lob 15 different desperate attacks at him,» he said.

The multiple - count indictment of two of Long Island's most prominent elected officials is stunning only in the pettiness of the gifts allegedly taken in return for the betrayal of taxpayers.

A very active issue oriented club that features prominent elected officials and experts in various fields as speakers at monthly meetings.

The poll also asked about three prominent elected officials who may challenge de Blasio.

It adds to a growing list of endorsements for Rivera, who is also being supported by several unions and prominent elected officials.

HuffPost: Liz Cheney Announces Senate Campaign Team Liz Cheney announced a core group of state leaders and advisers for her U.S. Senate campaign Thursday that draws from all corners of Wyoming and includes well - known Republican campaign organizers and fundraisers, but no prominent elected officials.

A number of prominent elected officials want more of their kids ready for work posthaste.

Her well - publicized efforts at Success have earned her a profile on a par with some of New York's most prominent elected officials, and have effectively made her a national leader on education reform.

The June 2013 issue of Rolling Stone published some of these utterings, several made by prominent elected officials, in its funny article, «The 10 Dumbest Things Ever Said About Global Warming,» just as likely to draw tears as it is to invoke laughter.

In this regard, he has worked with CEOs in various industries, former corporate general counsel, prominent elected officials no longer in office, and one Hall of Fame NBA coach.

Not exact matches

Two prominent Democratic elected officials — NYC Public Advocate Letitia James and Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer — both declined to endorse Cuomo for re-election Friday.

For the foregoing reasons, we demand that the Heritage of Pride organisers and prominent LGBTQ elected officials, chiefly City Council Speaker Johnson, disallow NYPD officers from participating in the 2018 Heritage of Pride Parade.

Assemblywoman Grace Meng is also a prominent contender for the Democratic nomination, but despite being given the official endorsement of the Democratic establishment and most of the elected officials in Queens, hasn't yet announced significant labor support.

The undersigned groups, listed in order of formation, demand that the Heritage of Pride organisers and prominent LGBTQ elected officials, chiefly New York City Council Speaker Corey Johnson (D - Chelsea) and the members of the LGBTQ Caucus, disallow NYPD officers from participating in the 2018 Heritage of Pride Parade.

He has faced nearly 40 years of unspeakable hatred and persecution for being the most prominent and outspoken openly gay elected official in the country.

In addition to Mr. Skelos, a healthy string of ambitious Democratic citywide and local elected officials have made the soup - ladling trek, which says nothing of their efforts to pay tribute to other prominent Jewish social service organizations but also speaks volumes about the community's growing political significance.

Nassau County Executive - elect Laura Curran rolled out her transition team on Monday, naming a prominent Democratic Party official as chairman even as she said her administration will keep its promise to prioritize qualifications over political affiliations.

Harendra Singh, a prominent Long Island restaurateur who operates concession and banquet facilities on government - owned properties, has been connected to various elected officials, records show.

The party's leadership was assumed by Zimet, a former elected official from the Hudson Valley and prominent advocate, who has been complimentary of Cuomo's record on women's issues.

According to POLITICO, Schumer held a meeting today with prominent New York gay elected officials, and the meeting became «heated at times,» and Assemblyman Danny O'Donnell was one of the more vocal attendees.

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D - N.Y.) called a meeting with prominent New York gay elected officials and activists amid concern over whether a provision sought by same - sex couples will be included in the immigration reform bill, POLITICO has learned.

Since he was elected in 2009, Williams has emerged as one of the city's most prominent left - leaning elected officials on issues such as police reform.

It should punish Silver for the vast harm he has caused and the position of trust that he exploited, deter other elected officials from the temptation towards corruption, and communicate to the public that the rule of law applies even to the most prominent of public officials.»

Prominent labor union leaders and elected officials in New York City will hold a fundraiser on Wednesday for Democratic Assembly candidate Yuh - Line Niou.

Mayor Bill de Blasio says President Donald Trump's immigration authorities engaged in a «provocative action» when they detained a prominent Trinidadian - American immigrant activist last week and appeared to defend the NYPD amid criticisms over its treatment of protestors and elected officials rallying in support of the activist.

Boycottpaladino.com also noted the developer has made significant contributions to elected officials including Republican Rep. Chris Collins, a close Trump ally and prominent surrogate for the incoming administration; Democratic Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz, (who has actually stopped accepting contributions), and Democratic Assemblyman Mickey Kearns.

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio says Trump's immigration authorities engaged in a «provocative action» when they detained a prominent Trinidadian - American immigrant activist last week and appeared to defend the NYPD amid criticisms over its treatment of protestors and elected officials rallying in support of the activist.

Several prominent Democratic elected officials and voting reform advocates on Tuesday assembled outside City Hall to call for instant runoff voting in citywide primary elections.

Colleen Deacon has lined up the support of prominent democratic elected officials in the state and in the area, as well as the Onondaga Democratic Committee and Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

They will be kicking off the parade in section 4, which includes first responders as well as the most prominent New York Elected Officials and political organizations.

But in what is the first significant break between the mayor and a prominent Democratic city elected official, Mr. Stringer doubled down on the issue today.

«Created by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and the State Legislature, this task force of key state agencies, prominent state and local elected officials, and labor union representatives, has hit the ground running to help ensure that the closure process effectively addresses the needs of the communities surrounding Indian Point,» said Task Force Chairman and Department of Public Service Executive Deputy Tom Congdon.

Though Walsh is a GOP scion, he was supported by a number of prominent Democratic elected officials.

Prominent women's rights activists and elected officials are urging the Manhattan Democratic Party to rescind a sitting judge's nomination to a prestigious post, because she allowed evidence of an abortion to be presented in a child custody case.

Trailing among African - American voters, independent Syracuse mayoral candidate Ben Walsh picked up the endorsement of one of the city's most prominent black elected officials: Common Councilor - At - Large Helen Hudson.

Gillibrand — a prominent Clinton surrogate who was among elected officials who said they were convinced she would win outside Javits Center on election night — has been named as a potential Democratic candidate for the 2020 presidential election, But she said today she's definitely not running.

Two prominent Democratic elected officials — Public Advocate Letitia James and Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer — both declined to endorse Gov. Andrew Cuomo for re-election Friday.

Many prominent Democratic elected officials have appeared alongside AQE, including Public Advocate Letitia James.

Making public corruption cases is always tough for prosecutors — there generally isn't tangible evidence like drugs waiting to be seized, quips Nyhan, the Dartmouth government professor — but elected officials still make tempting targets for ambitious prosecutors — particularly those as prominent as a state House speaker.

Mr. de Blasio, along with prominent administration and elected officials like Public Advocate Letitia James and Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer, took turns rejecting the entire premise of Comptroller Scott Stringer's analysis, which tarred the mayor's Department of Education for not submitting for review more than 70 percent of the city's contracts with pre-K providers.

She has secured the support of prominent members of the Assembly and of Bronx elected officials like Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr..

In the months since his comment about Stewart - Cousins, Loeb has been excoriated by prominent black politicians and educators, including the Rev. Al Sharpton, former Bloomberg schools chancellor Dennis Walcott and many of the city's black elected officials.

Ms. Meng's victory comes as the city's most prominent Asian - American elected official, John C. Liu, the city comptroller, is facing a federal investigation into his campaign fund - raising practices, so she could emerge as the national face of New York's Asian - Americans.

Though the 13th Congressional District has been traditionally a base of African - American political power, it is now majority Latino and could elect someone like Ms. Mark - Viverito, one of the most prominent Hispanic elected officials in the city.