Sentences with phrase «serve in public office for»

«I have been privileged to serve in public office for nearly 18 years.

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Manigault, who served as communications director for the Office of Public Liaison, departed the White House in December — and the exit was ugly.

Zuckerberg carefully negotiated a clause that would allow him to take a leave from Facebook to serve in public office or government, so presumably he has some sort of political beliefs — if not outright political ambition — as well as some core ideas about what's good for society and what's not.

Blandin also served as: special assistant to the assistant secretary of administration, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, from 1977 to 1981; executive director of the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration, from 1972 to 1977; executive staff assistant in the Office of the Governor, California Council on Intergovernmental Relations, from 1970 to 1971; and just prior to joining ASEC, Blandin served nine months as executive vice president of the Council for Excellence in Government.

With stunning consistency, virtually every indicator of civic engagement currently available shows the same pattern of increase followed by stagnation and decline — newspaper reading; TV news watching; attending political meetings; petition signing; running for public office; attending public meetings; serving as an officer or committee member in any local clubs or organizations; writing letters to the editor; participating in local meetings of national organizations; attending religious services; socializing informally with friends, relatives or neighbors; attending club meetings; joining unions; entertaining friends at home; participating in picnics; eating the evening meal with the whole family; going out to bars, nightclubs, discos or taverns; playing cards; sending greeting cards; attending parties; playing sports; donating money as a percentage of income; working on community projects; giving blood.

Elections in America serve two functions — a «formal» function of filling the personnel for the constitutional offices, which takes place in every election, and an «informal» function of signaling what the people want, which takes place in a meaningful way only in certain elections, where national public sentiment has congealed on a common message or theme.

While it used to serve Americans well to carry the label «Christian» in most circumstances (think about running for public office, for instance), it can actually be polarizing or considered intolerant now.

But for the past thirty - four years, the people of Virginia's 10th Congressional District, and indeed the people of the United States, have had a true public servant in Frank Wolf, whose convictions graced the office he held and ennobled the legislative body in which he served.

mentally ill, delusional people who believe in the existence of gods should be prohibited from voting, serving on a jury, running for or holding any public office, purchasing or owning firearms, teaching public school, or having any contact with children under the age of 18.

it is interesting to note that the constitutions in a number of states prohibit atheists from running for public office, or serving on juries... etc...

An Office of Family Assistance (OFA) funded national resource for fathers, practitioners, programs / Federal grantees, states, and the public at - large who are serving or interested in supporting strong fathers and families.

AG Eric Schneiderman is poised to recommend of Milton L. Williams, Jr., a private - practice attorney who also did stints in the Manhattan DA's office and US Attorney's Office for the Southern District, to serve on the New York State Commission on Public Inteoffice and US Attorney's Office for the Southern District, to serve on the New York State Commission on Public InteOffice for the Southern District, to serve on the New York State Commission on Public Integrity.

Fink, who Mayor de Blasio counts as one of his most trusted advisors, was chief of staff to State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky; he served as director in Anthony Weiner's district office, handled the campaign of Councilwoman Elizabeth Crowley for Congress and most recently was deputy chief of staff in the public Advocate's office and a senior adviser to Mr. de Blasio's mayoral campaign.

A source within the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state told DAILY POST on Saturday that Husein, who is a serving Commissioner was accused of flouting the electoral law, which stipulates 30 days for anyone who is in a public servant to resign his / her appointment before vying for an elective office.

Cuomo has held few public appearances since his office was served with a bombshell subpoena by Bharara on April 29 seeking information on whether Percoco used his official position and ties to Cuomo to gain favors for two companies that had paid him as a «consultant» in 2014 while he was also being paid to run the governor's re-election campaign.

President Muhammadu Buhari Saturday in Daura, Katsina State, said the driving force for seeking public office should be to serve the people, and see...

Sworn in as public advocate in 2010, the city's second highest elected office, de Blasio's past work includes managing Hillary Clinton's first U.S. Senate bid from New York in 2000 and serving in the City Council for eight years, representing Brooklyn neighborhoods.

At 8:30 a.m., educators representing 11 state - supported schools serving deaf, blind and severely physically disabled students will kick off their lobby day, where they'll ask lawmakers to treat the students equally and increase state funding by 4.8 percent — the same percentage increase Cuomo has recommended for public school districts in his proposed 2015 - 16 executive budget, 3rd Floor Terrace, Legislative Office Building, Albany.

But it also makes me uncomfortable to, in effect, say we have a religious test for public office that will preclude people from certain faith traditions from serving as county clerk...

After Obama took office in 2009, Blake served in the White House as Associate Director of Public Engagement and Deputy Associate Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, where he administered outreach to minority business owners, then oversaw Reshma Saujani's unsuccessful campaign for public advocate inoffice in 2009, Blake served in the White House as Associate Director of Public Engagement and Deputy Associate Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, where he administered outreach to minority business owners, then oversaw Reshma Saujani's unsuccessful campaign for public advocate inPublic Engagement and Deputy Associate Director of the Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, where he administered outreach to minority business owners, then oversaw Reshma Saujani's unsuccessful campaign for public advocate inOffice of Intergovernmental Affairs, where he administered outreach to minority business owners, then oversaw Reshma Saujani's unsuccessful campaign for public advocate inpublic advocate in 2013.

Mark Green, who served as public advocate in New York City and ran for any number of statewide offices, took on the city's dry cleaners for their pricing discrepancies.

According to him, it was high time Ghana started the raising the bar for persons who serve in public office.

For her opponents to use her time as a National Urban Fellow, an honor for women and people of color in public service, as a warped rationale to challenge her civic engagement and right to serve in public office is shameful.&raqFor her opponents to use her time as a National Urban Fellow, an honor for women and people of color in public service, as a warped rationale to challenge her civic engagement and right to serve in public office is shameful.&raqfor women and people of color in public service, as a warped rationale to challenge her civic engagement and right to serve in public office is shameful.»

Kat Brezler, an elementary school teacher in the Bronx, has never held public office but has served as a delegate for the AFL - CIO

Not content with what he could do for the area from his business, John became involved in Orchard Park government as a member of the Public Safety Committee for a year and then as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals on which he served for four years before being elected to the first of his six four - year terms of office as a Town Councilman.

According to the lawsuit, Martin Amidu, 66, has breached the age requirement for public officers who serve in such an office.

According to Gillibrand's office, the legislation would help improve nutrition and enhance learning in under - served areas by better integrating summer education and meals programs, making it easier for public - private partner organizations to participate in the summer meals program, and by providing a third meal for children who attend evening enrichment programs.

Agata had served in the governor's counsel's office as well as the state Public Employment Relations Board, and previously worked for the state Assembly majority.

He ran for public office after a distinguished Army career in 2010, declared he'd serve only four terms and then decided after three to return to academia.

His logical attention to detail and focus on doing what was best for the public should be examples for anyone serving in public office.

Prior to joining the Attorney General's Office, Ms. Biben served as an Assistant District Attorney in the New York County District Attorney's Office for more than 10 years, the last five years as Deputy Bureau Chief of the Rackets Bureau where she investigated and prosecuted organized crime, money laundering, tax evasion, public corruption and other forms of racketeering.

As a former nominee for public office in Rockland County for the position of Ramapo Town Supervisor 2007, U.S. Congress, 17th District 2010, and nominated for Rockland County Republican Party Chairman 2012, I deeply understand what happens to candidates who wish to serve with core principles; I understand the price that can be paid for standing on principle by an independent candidate who refuses to deal with the back - room bosses.

Anyone with such Trump - like thin skin and free time, who expends the time to launch a political attack on social media, in the middle of the work day with public resources, is unfit for the office he serves.»

Sarah still serves in the education and public affairs office of the Society for Experimental Biology (SEB) where she combines her background in biological sciences with her experience and skills in science communication, career guidance, and personality profiling.

She received her PhD from The Ohio State University in May 1997, subsequently serving in a number of different positions from a postdoctoral researcher at the Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics from 1997 - 2000, to a position at the National Academy of Sciences as a program officer with the Office on Public Understanding of Science from 2001 - 2003 to a Program Planning Specialist position at NASA Headquarters, culminating in a position at Goddard Spaceflight Center as the Education and Public Outreach Lead for the Astrophysics Science Division.

We, at the Office for Science and Technology, hope that this will in turn bolster even higher levels of French - American scientific collaboration, greater mobility for students and researchers between our two nations, and serve to promote the sciences to the general public.

The National Nanotechnology Coordination Office (NNCO) helps to coordinate the U.S. Government's R&D efforts in nanotechnology, serves as the central point of contact for Federal nanotechnology R&D activities, helps to foster the commercialization of nanotechnology, and provides public outreach on behalf of the National Nanotechnology Initiative.

I have had an interesting life so far - I worked for a professional baseball team, was a candidate for public office, worked at a sheriff's office, served in the U.S. Army, and worked at the...

Ridgeway, who served as assistant superintendent of the Office of Research, Evaluation, Assessment and Accountability from August 13, 2010 to June 30, 2011, became superintendent of academics for Detroit Public Schools in November, 2011.

The infographic also serves as a promotional tool for LearnDC.org, the site that Collaborative developed for the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) as the District of Columbia's parent - friendly source for information and resources about public schools in the DC, including school report cards.

He has served in public education for 50 years as a teacher, building administrator, central office administrator and for 41 years as a school superintendent.

From 2003 to 2009, Wright served as the Associate Superintendent for the Office of Special Education and Student Services for the Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland.

Outside the office, Alysson serves on the governing board of the Choice Foundation, and is the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Lycée Français de la Nouvelle - Orléans, a free French immersion public charter school in New Orleans that reserves two - thirds of its seats for students of low - income and at - risk backgrounds.

«I came into office thinking I knew everything I needed to know about the direction we needed to go with public education,» said Osmond, who served as CEO of a for - profit education company... [After] a dozen classroom visits and hundreds of emails from educators, Osmond says he came to understand the challenges public school educators face in the course of a typical day: overcrowded classrooms, outdated technology, language barriers, behavioral issues, and students who are hungry and unbathed.

Mr. Hill has worked with SI&A since 2004 with the exception of 2007 - 08, when he served in a public role as California's Undersecretary for the Office of Education, and in 2011, when he served as Director of Office of Program Review and Audit for the Supreme Education Council, Doha, in Qatar.

She previously served as Senior Advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Education, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Education for Communications and Outreach, and Special Assistant in the White House Office of Public Liaison.

Prior to joining ASCD, Test worked in the Office of Family and Public Engagement for District of Columbia Public Schools, where she served as the point of contact for internal and external communications.

Dr. Wright previously served as the Chief Academic Officer and the Deputy Chief for the Office of Teaching and Learning for the District of Columbia Public Schools and as the Associate Superintendent for the Office of Special Education and Student Services for the Montgomery County Public Schools in Maryland.

In addition, the office administers several important aviation regulatory programs, including the initial and continuing fitness of commercial airlines to serve the public, subsidy and grant programs for air service to small communities, access to slot - controlled airports, the setting of mail rates within Alaska and in international markets, and administers three statutorily mandated programIn addition, the office administers several important aviation regulatory programs, including the initial and continuing fitness of commercial airlines to serve the public, subsidy and grant programs for air service to small communities, access to slot - controlled airports, the setting of mail rates within Alaska and in international markets, and administers three statutorily mandated programin international markets, and administers three statutorily mandated programs.

And the ushering in of yet one more climate change denier into office only serves to create more of a disconnect with public desires for renewable energy access and climate change related action.