Sentences with phrase «to listen to one's constituents»

Or is it OK to listen to the constituents as long as they are not teachers?

Many Republicans who have not held town halls are being criticized for not listening to their constituents.

«Members of Congress need to listen to their constituents who do not want to slash public schools in order to spend millions of dollars on private schools.

«We applaud Mayor Bowser and the D.C. City Council for listening to their constituents by taking critical steps to protect birth control coverage and the basic right for people to control their own bodies,» she said in a statement provided to Refinery 29.

He accused federal legislators Tim Bishop and Charles Schumer of listening to constituents on the South Fork of Long Island, rather than those who live on the North Fork.

But that's only because they're spending their time much more effectively - and usefully for the voter - by listening to their constituents» concerns.

Schaeffer continued, «It's time politicians listen to their constituents instead of doubling down on failed testing policies.

In the unlikely event that Congress decided to actually listen to the constituents they represent, the health care debate would not surround a replacement but amendments and alterations to the existing framework.

While Congressman Faso travels the 19th District listening to his constituents [but not at town - hall meetings], Sullivan is touting her support for the failed status quo,» quoth a National Republican Congressional Committee spokesman in a recent release.

Jodi Proffitt is running for the republican party in the election, he told WCDO News that the board has to do a better job in listening to the constituents and managing revenues:

With so many people here on the ground listening to constituents, this campaign is certainly a three horse race.»

Whether Republicans will listen to their constituents remains to be seen.

Instead of talking to each other in this phoney setting - why not take some questions from the media / press... Better yet - why not listen to your constituents - have a few budget related town hall meetings.

They will be on Facebook and Twitter, but they will use social media to listen to their constituents as well as to speak to them.

It's a story of Congress» failure to listen to the constituents who'd be most affected by the laws it passed.

President Lee has been a longstanding champion of animal welfare, and we applaud him and Commissioner Solari for their leadership and for listening to their constituents» concerns about this measure.

Instead of listening to their constituents, many of the leaders our kids hoped to reach dishonestly blamed the Parkland shooting on federal guidance.

Putting in the time, listening to constituents, and focusing on the economic message is how Rep. Cheri Bustos of Illinois became one of only eight House Democrats to win in a district carried by Trump this year.

«Unfortunately, many of our elected officials seem intent on proposing legislation as a form of protest, or to win political points in a game of partisan ping pong, rather than listening to their constituents and coming up with ideas that would help to solve real problems for the people they serve,» he said.

Former County Executive Pat Halpin fired up the crowd by saying King needs to listen to constituents.

The foreign secretary, Boris Johnson, said the Conservatives had to listen to constituents as his own majority fell — but bookies also slashed the odds of him becoming the next Tory leader.

Leadership: I would welcome input at Town Board meetings prior to motions being voted on and listen to the constituents» concerns.

«After months of consideration and listening to constituents, I have decided that I will not support a ban on horse - drawn carriages,» Ms. Rose wrote.

«Lawmakers should listen to their constituents and not to their rich friends,» said NYSUT Executive Vice President Andrew Pallotta in a press release.

And there was no way that was going to happen if we didn't listen to our constituents.»

«New York's lawmakers have an opportunity now to listen to their constituents, who demand access to ridesharing as a transportation option.»

We separate power so the respective branches have to listen to their constituents and forge consensus.

He promptly canceled four other meetings that had been planned in other parts of the state, provoking criticisms that he isn't listening to his constituents.

We have overwhelming support for this plan and now simply need Mayor de Blasio to pick up the phone and listen to his constituents.

«Unfortunately, many of our elected officials seem intent on proposing legislation as a form of protest, or to win political points in a game of partisan ping pong, rather than listening to their constituents and coming up with ideas that would help to solve real problems for the people they serve,» Khojasteh said.

Opponents had principled concerns and were listening to constituents as well as advocates.

I look forward to listening to my constituents and bringing their ideas with me to Albany.»

And so if you're unwilling to listen to your constituents, unwilling to meet with them, I don't know if you're doing your job then,» she said.

He claims to be a constituency MP who listens to his constituents - the reason we are having this byelection in the first place.

«Whatever the issue may be, you need to listen to constituents, you need to read research, you need to get a handle on societal problems.»

We hope that lawmakers — especially those who represent districts with a high concentration of charters — listen to their constituents and level the playing field once and for all.»

«The bottom line is, the board was determined to keep all schools open and (board members) listened to their constituents,» Cancienne said in the statement.

Terryl has been willing to listen to her constituents.

Another of the bill's sponsors, Rep. Bruce Ayers believes, «The passage of the bill out of the Judiciary Committee two weeks ago is evidence that lawmakers are listening to their constituents, who — especially in the wake of the horrific Puppy Doe animal abuse case in Quincy, my district, last year — are demanding stricter penalties for those who abuse or kill animals.»

Representative Bruce Ayers stated, «The passage of the bill is evidence that lawmakers are listening to their constituents, who — especially in the wake of the horrific Puppy Doe animal abuse case in Quincy, my district, last year — are demanding stricter penalties for those who abuse or kill animals.

The Senate must listen to its constituents and reject this treacherous legislation, or they will be responsible for putting those millions of people's lives at risk.

More than two dozen supporters joined the two - day sit - in to demand that Rep. Hartzler hold an in - person town hall and listen to her constituents» concerns about health care, including defending the progress made through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and protecting Missourians» access to sexual and reproductive health care at Planned Parenthood health centers.

Notably absent were US Sen. Roy Blunt (R - MO) and US Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R - MO 4) who declined the opportunity to listen to constituents and be held accountable.