Sentences with phrase «said as a county legislator»

Patty Bentley, a NYSUT political action coordinator, said as a county legislator, Jones has demonstrated he understands the funding formula that has led to a reduction of state aid in recent years.

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«I have been very independent as a legislator and that's something I will continue as county executive,» said Curran.

Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano says he hasn't formally nominated acting Police Commissioner Thomas Krumpter as top cop — even though he said he would nearly five months ago — because he hasn't met with legislators tasked with voting on the appointment.

«While I am disappointed, as county executive I will work with NIFA, as well as my colleagues in the legislature, to bring real fiscal discipline to Nassau and get our financial house in order,» said Curran, a Democratic legislator from Baldwin, in a statement.

«Long Island has thousand and thousands of families that are passionate about racing as a sport,» said Mr. Gregory, who was surrounded by other county legislators, including Al Krupski (D - Cutchogue).

Oswego County District Attorney Greg Oakes says his office is focused on the criminal prosecution of the case, and has no influence regarding Doyle's position as a legislator.

«As a county legislator, I will work to ensure fairness in economic development and to unify residents in all parts of the district so that we can enjoy our fair share of our city's newfound renaissance,» she said.

One Westchester County Democratic legislator said Astorino shouldn't run because he was just re-elected as county executive and has obligations to fulfill full time, Kramer repCounty Democratic legislator said Astorino shouldn't run because he was just re-elected as county executive and has obligations to fulfill full time, Kramer repcounty executive and has obligations to fulfill full time, Kramer reported.

Antonacci asked the law department to address two main issues: The county charter appears to say that raises for county legislators should be voted on when the budget for that year is approved; and state Municipal Home Rule Law indicates that salary changes made during the term of an elected official, such as the county executive, should take the form of a local law, not a resolution as passed by the Legislature.

PLATTSBURGH — Franklin County Sheriff Kevin Mulverhill said he never aspired to be a state legislator, but rather a lawman, a career goal sparked when he caught a glimpse of his uncle's state trooper uniforms in a cedar wardrobe as a kid.

County Executive Picente went on to say «I thank my partners in Government, Joe Timpano as well as Chairman Gerald Fiorini and the Board of Legislators for agreeing with my approach.

«Right now, Democrats have a 12 - member majority on the Board of Legislators, and with George as county executive, they really don't need a 13th member,» said a county Democratic leader.

The 29 - year - old O'Connor, who has served as a county legislator in Greene since 2015, said he just began campaigning in earnest for the Assembly spot this week.

«I think there are enough county legislators who don't see Kingston as a priority who would make things much more difficult than the deal we have now,» said Carey.

A Long Island GOP source says there's a «shadow campaign» pushing Denenberg, who continues to serve in his capacity as county legislator, despite calls — most notably, from former US Senator - turned - lobbyist Al D'Amato — for him to step down.

I've never been notified that I haven't been,» said Frank Ranucci, a former Schenectady County legislator who is listed as a member of the Schenectady County ethics board on its website.

As far as county legislators being cut out of the decision - making process regarding the acceptance of the $ 17 million payment from the hospital, Poloncarz said it wasn't until after the Legislature agreed to allow the borrowing to go through that he learned that the county could accept the payment from ECMC without the Legislature's consent, based on the language of the bond resolution the Legislature passeAs far as county legislators being cut out of the decision - making process regarding the acceptance of the $ 17 million payment from the hospital, Poloncarz said it wasn't until after the Legislature agreed to allow the borrowing to go through that he learned that the county could accept the payment from ECMC without the Legislature's consent, based on the language of the bond resolution the Legislature passeas county legislators being cut out of the decision - making process regarding the acceptance of the $ 17 million payment from the hospital, Poloncarz said it wasn't until after the Legislature agreed to allow the borrowing to go through that he learned that the county could accept the payment from ECMC without the Legislature's consent, based on the language of the bond resolution the Legislature passed.

«I can not be more thankful to County Executive [Rob] Astorino and the Westchester Board of Legislators for their vote of confidence,» said cofounder of Standard Amusements Nicholas Singer, who sat in the audience as the votes were cast.

He noted the addition of five police officers over the last three years, which was funded with $ 1 million in additional sales tax revenue for the town, which he said he had secured as a county legislator.

Nassau County legislators said last week that they didn't know that the son of State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos was on the payroll of a firm awarded a contract that federal prosecutors reportedly are scrutinizing as part of a corruption probe.

Previously he had said that county legislators needed to protect county revenues, thus as the legislative leader defining his colleagues» priorities as county officials.

«The part of the city that I represent has been ignored by both the city and the county,» Grant said, adding that she feels she can do more good for the city as Mayor than as a Democratic legislator in a body controlled by Republicans.

This underfunding was raised as a concern by Legislators, the former assistant budget director said that the county could make this payment with undesignated fund balance, which is at $ 99 million, if necessary.

«He's done a lot as a 24 - year - old,» said Shinagawa, the Tompkins County legislator.

In a phone interview Friday, Donnelly declined to say whether she believes Abelove should have resigned, as the New York Times editorial board suggested and Democratic county legislators demanded, when charges were filed against him.

But some county legislators — as well as the dozen current and former CPS workers interviewed by Investigative Post — say the department's problems are far from over.

The professionals that we have will run the airport and then ultimately public policy that will be set by the county executive and by the county board of legislators as a group,» Latimer said.

The comments came as a shock to county legislator Mike Kaplowitz, who said, «With question, this is a legislative, judicial smackdown.

Kevin Roberts, currently serving as an Ulster County legislator from Plattekill, said Bell had only 275 valid signatures on a petition that required 1500.

Rich Parete, Republican - Democratic candidate for supervisor in Marbletown, says he never went to town - board meetings during 14 years as a county legislator.

And there have been other squeakers for town board and other seats,» said longtime Olive political player John Parete, who served as the Democrats chairman for years and is now a county legislator (as well as owner of the Boiceville Inn).

«I want to serve as your county legislator,» Conroy said at a press conference.

Madison County legislators decided late last month to wait and see what New York state does, as any laws or regulations the state adopts would preempt a local law, officials said.

«If you told me two - and - a-half years ago it was so screwed up, I wouldn't believe it,» Mr. Trotta said last week, referring to when he became a Suffolk County legislator after being a Suffolk Police officer for 25 years, most of these as a detective.

Correct me if I'm right, as former Kingston alderman Bob Senor used to say, but I don't recall a county legislator winning election absent a major - party endorsement.

Westchester County Executive - Elect Democrat George Latimer and the county board of legislators refuse to accept something they don't already have as part of their budget because they say it's not fiscally responCounty Executive - Elect Democrat George Latimer and the county board of legislators refuse to accept something they don't already have as part of their budget because they say it's not fiscally responcounty board of legislators refuse to accept something they don't already have as part of their budget because they say it's not fiscally responsible.

Locally, legislator Ed Romaine (R - Center Moriches) said Thursday's news that the county executive would not square of with likely challenger Steve Bellone (D - Babylon) in November came as a surprise.

He said the next mayor will have to renegotiate sales tax sharing with the county, something he did as a county legislator.

Greenberg, who was abused as a child in 1966 by a hospital aide while visiting his sick father, said Eachus, an Orange County legislator, recently put in a resolution in support of the Child Victims Act.

The Legislature voted 11 - 6 in favor of the resolution on Tuesday as legislators said barring the use of the seal during enforcement would emphasize it is a state law and not a county one.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A Broome County legislator whose family started the Dick's Clothing and Sporting Goods chain says she will run for Congress as a Democrat in a bid for the seat of retiring Rep. Richard Hanna.

Sarah Shad Johnson, a parent of children in Charleston County Schools and co-founder of Community Voice, says, «The timing of Secretary Duncan's visit comes at a critical time when our state legislators are discussing whether or not to support the adversarial Common Core State Standards, as well as bills regarding school choice, charter school expansion, and tax credits for private schools; our State Superintendent of Education seems to be embracing a controversial stand on the teaching profession; and the focus here in Charleston County appears to be only on experimental, questionable, and expensive initiatives, as opposed to goals of increased learning opportunities.»

«As a taxpayer of this state, I would hope the legislators are cognizant that creating mandatory minimum sentences creates a financial consequence to the state,» said Cook County Judge Nicholas Ford.