Sentences with phrase «protect vulnerable residents»

Now more than ever, local leaders have a special responsibility to protect vulnerable residents from suspicionless monitoring and the creation of databases exploitable for discriminatory ends.

Based on these discussions, our focus is on a proposal that encourages the Legislature's Joint Finance Committee to provide $ 5 million annually in state funding over the next biennium for legal aid services to the indigent where legal assistance would: (1) help remove barriers to employment; or (2) protect vulnerable residents from abuse.

My hope is that every county in New York State will follow our lead and adopt its own Silver Alert Law and protect its vulnerable residents.»

«The county executive brought this issue to my attention as something he wanted to introduce and I look forward to continuing to work with the him and Department of Social Services to bring about the necessary changes to protect our vulnerable residents.»

Protecting our vulnerable residents is a vital role that the county plays.

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Unscrupulous auto dealerships often engage in lending practices that mirror the subprime mortgage crisis, and we need to take action now to protect our most vulnerable residents from being hurt by these deceptive practices,» said Senator Klein.

Ensuring that all residents, especially the most vulnerable, are protected is among the top priorities of elected officials.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo's deal with the Civil Service Employees Association ensures that the state's most vulnerable residents will be protected.

Recognizing the need to protect our most vulnerable residents, the Legislature voted to add positions in the Department of Social Services, where these individuals will work closely with at - risk families to help protect children from abuse.

«New York is a deep blue state, but we don't have the firewall of progressive legislation that we would need to protect our most vulnerable residents from the worst onslaught of a Trump administration,» said Susan Kang, a CUNY political science professor who lives in IDC Sen. José Peralta's district and who volunteers with No IDC NY.

The Democratic Senate leader, Martin M. Looney, D - New Haven, said his party's proposal would «maintain critical services and protect our most vulnerable residents.»

The ACLU of Southern California fights to protect some of society's most economically vulnerable residents, including low - income students, homeless people and low - paid workers seeking equitable working conditions and living wages.

Gilded with steel keeping the now hollowed 800 - year - old Western Red Cedar from toppling, the stalwart stands as a symbol encouraging the protection of vulnerable environments and reminds local residents of their victories won to protect local ecosystems from irresponsible de-forestation.

Legal aid protects the fundamental rights of New Hampshire's most vulnerable residents.

«Only additional state funding can protect our civil legal aid system and access to justice for our most vulnerable residents.»

2004 Canadian Recipient (Individual): Megan Oleson Megan Oleson is a nurse and activist who has been tireless in her fight to protect the health and human rights of some of the most vulnerable residents of Vancouver's Downtown Eastside.

We welcome all insurance professionals to join in the fight to protect America's most vulnerable residents.