local government elections

• Local Government Elections Set for 2009

With the passage of the Bill on Monday, the Minister of Local Government Khellawan Lall can hold elections for mayor, deputy mayor, chairman or deputy chairman at any time.

• Weekly Gleaner, The; North American ed.
• September 07, 2009

• BT and Election.com Pioneer e-Voting in the UK for Sheffield City Council; May 2002 Local Government Elections to Foster Participation by Bringing Polls to the People.

Business Editors GARDEN CITY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 17, 2002 BT and election.com have been selected by the Department of Transport, Local G...

• Business Wire
• April 17, 2002

• Local Government Elections by December

Following a meeting of the Jamaica Labour Party's (JLP) Central Executive, held at the Sandals Grand Ocho Rios in St. Ann, Karl Samuda, general secretary, told The Weekly Gleaner preparations for the upcoming Local Government election was one of the topics discussed. Mr. [Samuda] said the JLP has all arrangements in place for the election, with the exception of a few seats where there will be replacement of candidates.

• Weekly Gleaner, The; North American ed.
• August 21, 2009

• Bond Issues to Get Debate Groups Pro, Con to Hit Streets

Supporters and opponents of a construction bond issue for Evansville's public schools are promising aggressive fall campaigns to draw voters' attention from the glut of federal, state and local government elections. Those backing the Nov. 4 referendum say the plans address student academic achievement, equity among school facilities and population shifts that have left some schools overcrowded.

• Evansville Courier & Press (2007-Current)
• September 04, 2008

• BT and Election.com Launch e-voting Systems in Liverpool for UK Local Government Elections; Liverpool Voters to Cast Votes Via Text Message, Internet and Phone.

Business Editors GARDEN CITY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 23, 2002 BT and election.com have been selected by the UK Department of Transport, Loca...

• Business Wire
• April 23, 2002

• Gop has Statehouse Clout to Change Collective Bargaining

COLUMBUS -- The 475-page bill introduced Wednesday to prohibit collective bargaining for state employees and weaken the ability of local government workers and teachers to negotiate proves a political point: Elections have consequences.

• Dayton Daily News
• February 10, 2011

• ; Debt Crisis, Bailouts, Waffling Weaken Popularity of Leader

Angela Merkel has had a hard year, battling a ballooning debt crisis in Europe and growing discontent at home, but many analysts say she will survive as Germany's chancellor. Her coalition government continued to take a beating in state and local elections - the latest in her own parliamentary district.

• The Washington Times
• September 12, 2011

• The Message of Christmas

The Daily Observer of Tuesday, October 31, reported 'Golding now expecting general elections before Christmas'. The Opposition Leader Bruce Golding is quoted as saying, "Do not allow yourselves to be deceived or deluded into believing that because of Trafigura the elections will be put off until some time next year." He was speaking in Mandeville to Jamaica Labour Party (JLP) supporters. Clearly, Bruce Golding is not only confident of a JLP victory, but is also in possession of information which was apparently provided by the Prime Minister to him at the sitting of Parliament on Tuesday, October 24, since I am not privy to any other information that placed them both together at the same place. Apparently, the Prime Minister told him the dates of the following activities: the announcemen...

... will be announcing the date for general or local government elections. Many speculations are being ...

• Weekly Gleaner, The; North American ed.
• August 13, 2009

• It's Politics: La Habra Heights Councilman Howard Vipperman Forgoes Local Endorsement List

Editor's note: It's Politics reports Saturdays on the ins and outs of Whittier-area politics and city government. One of the staples of local elections is the long list of your local supporters. You see them in newspaper advertisements or mailers.

• Whittier Daily News
• February 19, 2011

• ; Campaign Manager On Group's Payroll

The manager of Mark C. Poloncarz's campaign for county executive is being paid by a powerful union, prompting Republican opponents to charge the Democrat is already beholden to special interests that could influence his administration. Local 1199 of the Service Employees International Union paid Poloncarz campaign manager Jennifer Hibit almost $10,000 for a two- month period beginning in May, according to campaign finance reports filed with the state Board of Elections. Local 1199 is one of the most powerful and influential unions affecting state government policies. While it does not represent any county employees, the campaign of incumbent Republican Chris Collins charges the highly unusual arrangement inserts Poloncarz into a position laden with potential conflict.

• Buffalo News
• July 24, 2011