Sentences with phrase «with new constituents»
Sitting Labor MPs in marginal seats altered by the redistribution had little chance to connect with their new constituents.
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That forces even majority party members to build relationships with new constituents and leave others that could have been part of their political base.
Since taking office, Gillibrand has been criss - crossing the State, proposing legislation, meeting with new constituent groups, and fighting to bring stimulus funds to NY.
Not exact matches
btw, I really liked your pivot — lots of questions to resolve in terms of its business potential, but you really looked at the problems with the original idea and came up with a new one based on truly listening to both your possible constituents.
The outstanding performance was led by two constituent sectors, Beverages and Automobiles & Auto Parts, with the latter recording the strongest new order growth for three - and - a-half years.
«Don McRae needs to answer to his constituents, many of whom strongly support the protection of farmland, whether or not he stands with British Columbian farmers, or if he sides with B.C. Liberal MLA Bill Bennett who wants to destroy the Agricultural Land Reserve,» said New Democrat agriculture critic Nicholas Simons, who noted that McRae is himself a former agriculture minister.
The new standard litre will be measured with constituent contents of 4.0 % butterfat and 3.3 % protein and will combine a flat manufacturing price paid to the Lake District and Haverfordwest and a liquid price paid to its Scottish Mainland and Midlands and East Wales pools.
Never mind the fact that a good portion of his constituents are Philadelphia Eagles fans, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie cheered on the Dallas Cowboys sitting with Jerry Jones.
Still, the Senator said he finds great value in his trips back to New York state where he has an opportunity to speak directly with constituents.
«Consistent with what we are hearing from our constituents and job creators from across the state, I hope the Governor will join us in supporting a real jobs plan that provides new opportunities for workers and eases regulatory burdens so businesses can succeed and grow.»
Nigel Farage, he feels, straddles these two sides quite effectively, while UKIP's new MP Douglas Carswell sits more firmly in the former camp (although it must be said that he seems to be very popular with many of his working class constituents).
Felder, an observant Jew whose district includes many Orthodox Jewish voters, said his constituents «don't agree» with a lot of what two of the state's top Democrats — Gov. Andrew Cuomo and NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio — have been saying in the wake of Donald Trump's election, pledging to fight on behalf of liberal values and maintain a sort of safe haven for the left in New York.
But when invited to appear on a cable television program with a studio audience in New York City that will not represent his constituents, Rep. Collins jumped at the chance,» the party leaders wrote.
Gillibrand said Sunday that she sent a letter to Sessions inviting him to talk about the impacts the War on Drugs has had on New York's black and Latino communities with constituents who are denied jobs, housing and college financial aid because of nonviolent, low - level pot arrests.
In addition to the work to bring jobs, education and better healthcare to my district, I have reached out aggressively through new media to communicate with as many of my constituents as I can.
The reform plan, which would match small donations from constituents with public funds, has «worked well for decades in New York City.»
«We're happy with the outcome and look forward to reporting to our new constituents.»
He is truly an icon in the Capital Region who has served his constituents and the people of New York State with great honor and dignity.»
«There is no middle ground here — either you stand with New York and your constituents and oppose any bill with the possibility of SALT elimination in any form, or you cast a vote that destroys New York's economy and harms the middle class.»
Provide the best level of services at the lowest cost, and continue to remove obstacles for each and every one of our constituents, so they and New York State can be everything they can be with the God - given talents they've been given, and move forward and continue to make it the Empire State.»
«New York City is imposing on its residents an unjust and unfair tax — not a fee, a tax,» Mr. Felder, who caucuses with the Republicans, said during the Senate debate, adding, «It's about time to respect our constituents who do not want to be driven crazy and nickeled and dimed every day.»
Tedisco called Farley «an icon in the Capital Region who has served his constituents and the people of New York State with great honor and dignity.»
His knowledge of Rockland County issues is unparalleled, and I am confident that he will continue to serve his constituents with fresh and new ideas,» said Edward Mullins, President of the Sergeants Benevolent Association.
This is coming with some missteps, including the new Rolling Stone interview in which the mayor seems to slag his predecessors and his constituents («A lot of people outside New York City understand what happened in the first year of New York City better than people in New York City»new Rolling Stone interview in which the mayor seems to slag his predecessors and his constituents («A lot of people outside New York City understand what happened in the first year of New York City better than people in New York City»New York City understand what happened in the first year of New York City better than people in New York City»New York City better than people in New York City»New York City»).
QUEENS, NY — Borough President Melinda Katz issued the following statement in recognition of former Deputy Borough President Leroy Comrie's inauguration today as a New York State Senator: «Leroy Comrie is an exceptional public servant with a tireless work ethic and a proven track record of working on behalf of the interests of his constituents,» Borough President -LSB-...]
Koch served three terms as New York City's mayor from 1978 to 1989 and liked to greet his constituents with the trademark phrase: «How'm I doin»?»
Republican New York State Assemblyman Pete Lopez says many of his constituents are still reeling from the one - two punch of Irene and Lee - along with others in his district impacted by Sandy.
«It has been an honor to serve with Bill Owens, someone who always put his constituents first and has been a tireless advocate for New Yorkers.
In short, the new generation of Tory MPs, if tugged one way by their constituents and the other by the Whips, will go with the former (especially since no seat, now, is ever completely «safe», and local Associations are no longer reflexively loyalist).
Why he should be entrusted with the people of New Hampshire and the rest of the country when he is willing to mock his own constituents» struggles and threaten to extort his own state's businesses for more money.
Some voters in New York's vast 21st Congressional District are urging their Republican Representative Elise Stefanik to hold town hall meetings, but on WAMC's Congressional Corner Thursday the congresswoman who has just started her second term tells WAMC's Alan Chartock that she prefers smaller, private meetings with constituents.
South Brooklyn, which gave Albany the wayward Democrat (and now convicted extortionist) Carl Kruger in 2008, has added a new freelancer to the mix: Simcha Felder, an orthodox Jew who ran as a Democrat but is loyal, above all, to pork: he says he'll «caucus with any party that will allow me to deliver the most to the 17th Senate district and its constituents.»
I have presented documented evidence to both politicians, of whom I am a constituent, regarding cover up, corruption and sabotage, where an investigation had commenced with the New York City Department of Investigations in May, 1993 that was never completed — and mysteriously and abruptly aborted without notification.
He, along with other New York Republicans, voted against the needs of their constituents.
In a mailer that's circulating in his newly drawn western New York district, Sen. Mark Grisanti touts his life story with black - and - white family photos and a soft - toned biography meant to define him early on to fresh constituents.
Faso, a former minority leader of the state Assembly and the GOP candidate for New York governor in 2006, has taken heat during his brief time in Congress for voting in favor of the Republican health care bill in the House and for refusing to hold town hall - style meetings with constituents in his district.
A version of this article appears in print on, on Page B4 of the New York edition with the headline: Downfall of a Young and Ambitious Assemblyman Stuns His Constituents.
The lawmakers, concerned with a backlash not just from the teachers but in some cases from vocal parent - constituents, appear to have followed the union's lead: The moratorium, which has been a major legislative priority of New York State United Teachers, would essentially hold harmless teachers, principals and students from low test scores on Common Core - aligned exams for two years.
«The New York City Schools Chancellor, as chief executive officer of the school system, must manage a $ 23 billion budget and a workforce of 135,000 people, solve complex problems in the face of controversy, motivate staff, communicate with and bring together diverse constituents,» Bloomberg wrote in the six - page letter.
Using the Google Hangout's chat function, participants such as Joe Kerns, co-founder of the start - up Roundview.co and a volunteer with the New York City Code for America brigade betaNYC, and Chris Whong, a data solutions activist at Socrata who is co-captain of betaNY, asked questions about the degree to which information about constituent services prompted by social media and other avenues is available as public data for analysis.
We spoke with New York State Senator Joe Addabbo about the mayor's race, and particularly on how his constituents view the race.
«With this letter, we are asking our congressional members to put their constituents first,» said New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.
We have a lot of uncertainty coming in 2013, with our new District lines and our constituents deserve a steady and well behaved representative.
The government wants a new constituent assembly with powers to rewrite the constitution and override congress.
Another business lobbyist said, «It's hard to imagine that the Senate, with its Long Island and upstate members whose constituents depend on heating oil to stay warm on these frigid days, would consider mandating additional costs to benefit a well - connected New York City billionaire.»
Rudy Giuliani gets a nod from a notable 48 % of his former New York City constituents compared with 45 % who support Gillibrand.
Dean Skelos is an honest man who has selflessly served his constituents and the State of New York with honor and dedication.
Above all else, he said he wanted to help people and be available, adding that he wanted his new office on Burnside Avenue to be flooded with constituents.
It was my pleasure to work with Bill in the New York State Legislature, particularly on issues and projects important to our constituents.
«The Oneida County Health Department has been a leader in working with the community to address the lead poisoning situation, and this new initiative expands our partnerships to provide lead prevention education to our constituents.»