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Written by Bernadette Evangelist
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Tuesday, 28 October 2008 |
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Term Limits: The fight continues
As you've probably heard by now, New York City Council voted to extend term limits for city
officials. The controversial vote, which has been heavily criticized by Democracy for NYC and other good
government groups, reverses two referendums approved by voters in the
1990's.
“We’re all gearing up for a herculean fight,” said Norman Siegel, a
civil liberties lawyer. Last week, he and 16 other lawyers and
academics met at a law firm in downtown Manhattan to brainstorm, debate
and define the best legal strategy to fight the term limits change.
Already, two lawsuits challenging the decision have been filed. They charge that the City Council's vote violates conflict of interest laws and represents a breach of voters' civil rights and due-process rights. Prior to the bill's passage, two-thirds of the current City Council members, four borough presidents, the comptroller, public advocate and mayor were slated to lose their seats at the end of 2009.
Among the many affected by this action are more than 150 declared candidates for City Council and other municipal offices in 2009. Many of these individuals have already invested significant time and financial resources in preparation for these previously open races.
Democracy for NYC members overwhelmingly opposed this action by the City Council to legislate and overturn of the people's decision. Plans are underway to join this fight to restore democracy to NYC.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 28 October 2008 )
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Council Members Vote on Term Limits |
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Written by Bernadette Evangelist
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Tuesday, 28 October 2008 |
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How They Voted: Council Members Tackle Term Limit Bill
As reported by the NY1 News
Here is how each member of the City Council voted Thursday, October 23,
on Mayor Michael Bloomberg's bill to extend term limits for elected
officials from two terms to three.
The measure passed by a vote of 29 in favor to 22 opposed. Passage required a simple majority of 26 of the 51 councilmembers.
On the left is NY1's tally in the days leading up to the vote, while on
the right are the votes themselves. Two councilmembers who initially
said they would vote against the measure ended up supporting it.
Thirty-five members (designated with an asterisk) would have been term-limited out of office in 2010 had the measure not passed.
| COUNCILMEMBER |
NY1 TALLY |
COUNCIL VOTE |
| *Joseph Addabbo |
No |
No |
| Maria del Carmen Arroyo |
Undecided |
Yes |
| *Tony Avella |
No |
No |
| *Maria Baez |
Yes |
Yes |
| *Charles Barron |
No |
No |
| *Gail Brewer |
Undecided |
No |
| Anthony Como |
No |
No |
| *Leroy Comrie |
Yes |
Yes |
| *Bill de Blasio |
No |
No |
| Inez Dickens |
Yes |
Yes |
| *Erik Martin Dilan |
Yes |
Yes |
| Mathieu Eugene |
No |
No |
| *Simcha Felder |
Yes |
Yes |
| *Lewis Fidler |
Yes |
Yes |
| *Helen Foster |
Undecided |
Yes |
| Daniel Garodnick |
No |
No |
| *James Gennaro |
No |
No |
| Vincent Gentile |
No |
No |
| *Alan Gerson |
Undecided |
Yes |
| *Eric Gioia |
No |
No |
| Sara Gonzalez |
Yes |
Yes |
| Vincent Ignizio |
No |
No |
| *Robert Jackson |
Yes |
Yes |
| Letitia James |
No |
No |
| *Melinda Katz |
Yes |
Yes |
| *G. Oliver Koppell |
Yes |
Yes |
| Jessica Lappin |
No |
No |
| *John Liu |
No |
No |
| Melissa Mark-Viverito |
No |
No |
| *Miguel Martinez |
Yes |
Yes |
| *Michael McMahon |
No |
No |
| Darlene Mealy |
No |
Yes |
| Rosie Mendez |
No |
No |
| *Hiram Monserrate |
No |
No |
| *Michael Nelson |
Yes |
Yes |
| *James Oddo |
No |
No |
| Annabel Palma |
No |
No |
| *Christine Quinn |
Yes |
Yes |
| *Domenic Recchia |
Yes |
Yes |
| *Diana Reyna |
Yes |
Yes |
| *Joel Rivera |
Yes |
Yes |
| *James Sanders |
Undecided |
Yes |
| *Larry Seabrook |
Yes |
Yes |
| *Helen Sears |
Yes |
Yes |
| *Kendall Stewart |
Yes |
Yes |
| James Vacca |
No |
Yes
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| *Al Vann |
Yes |
Yes |
| *Peter Vallone, Jr |
Yes |
Yes |
| *David Weprin |
No |
No |
| Tom White |
Undecided |
Yes |
| *David Yassky |
Undecided |
Yes |
* Would have been term-limited out of office in 2010 had the measure not passed.
NOTE: Councilmembers James Vacca and Darlene Mealy switched their position from "No" to "Yes" prior to voting.
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 28 October 2008 )
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One Big Linkup Nov. 5: Welcome Obama Supporters! |
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Written by Tracey_Keij_Denton
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Friday, 31 October 2008 |
DFNYC Linkup Presents: The Election Party - After Party
President Obama's Going to Need Your Help...Find Out How.
Calling all Obama supporters! Join Democracy for NYC and Democracy for America coalition groups across the country (via a live conference call) for our 2nd post-presidential election Big Linkup. Last time we were commiserating, this time we plan to be celebrating!
Special Guest: Jim Dean, Chair of Democracy for America
Come for the celebration, the camaraderie, and the cheap drinks. Stay to learn how we can help President Obama and a Democratic Congress bring about the "Change We Need."
FREE - Friends and hangovers are welcome!
When: Wednesday, November 5, 6:30 - 9:00pm
Where: The Tank @ DCTV, 87 Lafayette St, between White St and Walker St, 1 1/2 blocks south of Canal (accessible)
Subways: 6, N, R, Q, W, J, M, Z to Canal; 6 blocks from 1 to Franklin or A,C,E to Canal
Special thanks to The Tank.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 05 November 2008 )
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Tonight! Last DFNYC letter writing party for Obama! |
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Written by Tracey_Keij_Denton
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Tuesday, 28 October 2008 |
Tonight! Letter writing for Obama on East 20th Street, 6:30-9:30pm
Join us to write letters to progressive Democrats in swing states (members of Democracy for America) to encourage them to volunteer for Obama! We will have letter writing materials, a sample letter, and snacks.
Time: Tuesday, October 28 from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Hosts: Carlos Denis, Tracey Denton & Phyllis Weiner
Location: Phyllis' Apartment, @ East 20th & 3rd Avenue, RSVP for exact address
RSVP to Carlos, cardenis-at-aol.com, (replace -at- with @) or 646-221-6635. |
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 28 October 2008 )
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Saigon Grill Delivery Workers Awarded $4.6 Million |
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Written by Bernadette Evangelist
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Thursday, 12 June 2008 |
Saigon Grill delivery workers courageously protesting unfair and unlawful working conditions, have had a victory. A U.S. District Court judgment of $4.6 million was awarded to 36 employees of Saigon Grill Restaurant for labor law violations. For two years, delivery works with the support of Justice Will Be Served!, Democracy for NYC and other community groups, have been picketing Saigon Grill Restaurants on the Upper West Side and University Place.
These workers were fired in March 2007 in retaliation for planning to bring a lawsuit against the owners Simon and Michelle Nget. The workers were represented by Davis Polk & Wardwell in conjunction with the Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund and organized by Chinese Staff & Workers' Association and 318 Restaurant Workers Union.
Picketing and boycotting of targeted restaurants will continue. Contact Justice Will Be Served! for details.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 20 March 2009 )
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