Sentences with phrase «voter approval for»

Earlier in the evening, when it appeared that 2B would fail, supporters of municipalization gathered at the Hotel Boulderado said that earning voter approval for starting a municipal utility was far more important than having voters pass the companion tax.

That is why Save Our Schools NJ supports legislation to require local voter approval for any new or expanding charter schools in a community.

Traditional bonds require two - thirds voter approval for passage.

TABOR requires that the state and all school districts obtain advance voter approval for any new tax, tax rate increase, mill levy above that for the prior year, valuation for assessment ratio increase for a property class, extension of an expiring tax, or tax policy change directly causing a net tax revenue gain.

The column instead presented Norquist's agenda with little context, the agenda he apparently talked to Republican leaders about — from private school vouchers to a flat tax to requiring voter approval for any tax increase.

Frost said he has hopes of being appointed to the Florida Department of Education, where he plans to work on gaining voter approval for several proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution.

The Ohio Facilities Construction Commission has helped local districts build hundreds of schools, but some districts have been unable to win voter approval for state funds.

The governor again outlined plans to seek voter approval for a $ 2 billion bond act that would fund technology in schools as well as new pre-K facilities.

Nearly half of the 669 school districts seeking voter approval for budgets this year are presenting spending plans that would increase pr...

While the announcement in June required voter approval for any future changes in the Drinking Water program, legislators withheld support of that part of the deal on Tuesday.

As school budget planning continues over the next few weeks, we may see additional districts deciding to seek voter approval for an override.»

Nearly half of the 669 school districts seeking voter approval for budgets on Tuesday, May 15 are presenting spending plans that would increase property taxes as high as the 2011 property tax cap law allows, according to an analysis released today by the Empire Center for Public Policy.

Nearly half of the 669 school districts seeking voter approval for budgets on Tuesday, May 16 are presenting spending plans that increase property taxes as high as the 2011 property tax cap law allows, according to an analysis by the Empire Center for Public Policy.

The park board must seek voter approval for the increase because of the enactment of the Property Tax Extension Limitation Act by the state legislature on Oct. 1.

Tinley Park Park District officials won't know until election day whether they will win voter approval for construction of the 65,000 - square - foot building.

He also said that whatever the cost, the park district will have to go to referendum to get voter approval for the project.

The closest shareholders came to rebellion came from the lower voter approval for re-electing Murdoch's two sons, Lachlan and James.

[105] On January 8, 2008, to address ongoing structural budget issues, Governor Corzine proposed a four - part proposal including an overall reduction in spending, a constitutional amendment to require more voter approval for state borrowing, an executive order prohibiting the use of one - time revenues to balance the budget and a controversial plan to raise some $ 38 billion by leasing the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike, and other toll roads for at least 75 years to a new public benefit corporation that could sell bonds secured by future tolls, which it would be allowed to raise by 50 % plus inflation every four years beginning in 2010.

Not exact matches

Naming her director was a part of Trump's strategy to win over the African American community in the U.S., especially after recent polls showed he had 0 % approval among black voters in Ohio and Pennsylvania — key states for the Republican nominee.

Our new report uses more than 250,000 interviews with registered voters to provide insights at the national, state, and aggregated district level on President Trump's approval, key senator approval & re-elect ratings, generic ballot, and top issues for voters.

There are also 14 states with legislative supermajority (usually three - fifths or two - thirds of the legislature) and voter approval requirements for new taxes.

CRYSTAL LAKE — The Crystal Lake Park District has signed a contract with First Congregational Church to buy the Lakeside Center property, which includes the Dole Mansion and about 12 acres of surrounding land, for about $ 1.5 million pending voter approval.

Residents collected 1,142 signatures for a referendum to limit the board from spending more than 10 percent of its budget on capital improvements without voter approval.

Park District commissioners already have signed a purchase contract for the parcel at the northwest corner of Gary Avenue and Lies Road, contingent on voter approval.

During his tenure on the Village Board, Mr. Hesterman was instrumental in posing to voters a ballot question asking for approval to create Glen Ellyn's Village Links Golf Course, according to his daughter, Susan Edwards.

Although the approval by voters of a tax increase will allow the Cary Park District to purchase a 254 - acre farm, some village officials say the five - year feud is far from over and may drag on for years in court.

The approval paves the way for the Bartlett Park District to start construction this summer on the $ 2.4 million water park, the money for which was approved by voters last year.

The district can sell only up to $ 200,000 a year in bonds before going to voters for approval.

The stats on the minimum wage increase are especially stark and comparable to the sky - high approval voters had last year for imposing a cap on local property tax increases.

For the Republicans, voters back the plan to provide sweeping tax cuts and credits to small businesses and a 46 percent approval rating of the chamber where they hold a narrow 32 - 29 majority — an unusually high number given the Legislature's historically awful reputation with New Yorkers.

Local environmentalists are thanking voters for their overwhelming approval of the Community Preservation Fund, a proposition that was approved Tuesday by wide margins in each of the five East End towns.

It is school district budget voting Tuesday across New York State, with a range of spending proposals, school board candidates and capital budget proposals being put to the voters for their approval.

While voters may punish Mrs May for calling an early election for partisan interest, that punishment is unlikely to overwhelm their underlying approval of her leadership and of her government's performance.

Most school districts in New York this month are putting their budget proposals before voters for approval.

The agreement would ban the use of Drinking Water Protection Program funds for alternate purposes beyond 2018 without voter approval.

Since it's a constitutional amendment, both houses have to pass the measure twice before it is sent to voters for approval.

County Executive Steven Bellone and members of the Long Island Pine Barrens Society and Group for the East End announced the deal — which still needs approval from county legislators, as well as a voter referendum in November — on Wednesday.

«Pension forfeiture is necessary and long overdue and I am very pleased to have voted in support of the measure so that it can now go before voters this fall for their final approval.»

When it comes to the hot - button policy issues at the Capitol, most voters support a broad program for medical marijuana, but approval is inching up for the governor's more limited pilot program.

Approval Voting for example will for the voters to compromise on the ballot.

During a special legislative session convened on October 23, 2017, the state legislature approved a bill delaying the implementation of RCV pending voter approval of a constitutional amendment to allow for the use of RCV.

His proposal, which would need voter approval, stems from the panel's argument that students» access to high - tech devices is crucial for long - term success.

Other districts could be pushed, he said, to raise property taxes higher than they otherwise might, though because of voter approval rules, such a route will be difficult for many districts.

When they finish their work, those changes would go before voters for approval, and we the people would have the final say on approval or rejection.

Seeks voter approval, as part of the annual budget vote at the annual district meeting for a multi-year (2017 - 18 through 2021 - 22) student transportation contract with Brega Transportation, Inc. in accordance with its response to RFP ER -3-1-7.

But an amendment would need to be passed by both this year's and next year's Legislatures and wouldn't appear on the ballot for voter approval until the same day in 2017 that the convention vote will be held.

«The property tax remains the most burdensome tax in New York and by challenging local governments to collaborate and create a plan to streamline operations for voter approval, this game - changing initiative will empower communities, cut costs, and reduce property taxes on Long Island and across New York,» Cuomo said.

Exit polls showed 66 percent approval among voters for...

September's poll wasn't all good news for Cuomo after less than half of voters said they would re-elect him and his job approval stood at 41 percent.

DiNapoli's office found cited the start of a new debt structure propped up by the state's sales tax revenue that would allow for new borrowing methods by public authorities that are done so without voter approval.