Plan to outline improvements to Havens Garden Aug 14, 2008
In other business, the council appointed Mayor Pro Tempore Doug Mercer, Councilman Archie Jennings, Bill Sykes, David Norwood, David Emmerling, John Tate and Austin Smithwick to the advisory review group charged with providing the council recommendations for implementing the harbor-management plan accepted by the council last month. In endorsing the plan, Jennette and the council made it clear they will analyze it and determine which of its components the city may want to implement. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Council to review Aug 13, 2008
Mayor Pro Tempore Doug Mercer, who at the June 23 meeting broached the subject of modifying some of the city s fees, said he wanted to look at increasing some fees because some of our fees had not been changed in 20-plus years. As for the fees charged for privilege licenses, Mercer said he believed an increase was needed to address a great inequity in what was in the scale. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Trudging Through Augh-ust Aug 12, 2008
The Senate shall choose their other officers, and also a President pro tempore, in the absence of the Vice President, or when he shall exercise the office of President of the United States. The Senate shall have the sole power to try all impeachments. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
GOP leader: Cuts alone won't close budget gap Aug 10, 2008
We do not want to shove this problem off again to another year, Senate President Pro Tempore Don Perata, D-Oakland, said Thursday. We are going to solve it this year, one way or the other. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Fee increase Aug 9, 2008
Mayor Pro Tempore Doug Mercer suggested the city adjust some of its fees to bring them in line with fees charged by other cities and towns. At that meeting, the council increased the maximum fee for a privilege license in three categories manufacturing, retail and wholesale establishments that have gross receipts of more than 25,000 from 500 to 2,500. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Art Rustigan, 101, famous for his cuisine, personality Aug 5, 2008
Burns served as president pro tempore of the state Senate, he asked the Rustigan brothers to replicate their cuisine for a celebratory meal in the state Capitol, Jack Rustigan recalled. Mr. Rustigan packed all the ingredients, employees and know-how for the trip north, and won a state Senate proclamation as his thanks. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Governor asks sales tax hike to close gap Aug 5, 2008
Representatives for Senate President Pro Tempore Don Perata, D-Oakland, and Senate Budget Committee Chairwoman Denise Ducheny, D-San Diego, declined to comment on a tax-increase proposal not confirmed by the governor's office. We said all along that everything is on the table, said Steve Maviglio, spokesman for Assembly Speaker Karen Bass, D-Los Angeles. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
The Ted Stevens National Monument Aug 3, 2008
Take Senate President pro tempore emeritus Ted Stevens ... Its harder to forgive the current Senate President pro tempore, Robert Byrd, for. (Townhall.com)
Balfour to lead National Conference of State Legislators Aug 2, 2008
"To be elected NCSL president is a great honor for Don and for the state of Georgia," said President Pro Tempore Eric Johnson (R-Savannah). "I have been honored to work with Don in representing the Gwinnett area since I came to the Senate," said Sen. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Atlanta and Georgia polls find strong support for school vouchers Aug 2, 2008
Citizens understand that giving parents and children options is not only good for the student, but that competition will help improve our public schools, said Senate President Pro Tempore Eric Johnson, R-Savannah. The legislature has grown more supportive of school vouchers since Republicans took control of the House and Senate earlier this decade. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
Stanford Prohibits Assemblywoman From Entering Hospital Aug 1, 2008
Security Guards Bar Entry to Speaker Pro Tempore STANFORD, Calif ... "We went to deliver a letter asking Stanford to treat caregivers with respect and we got stopped by a wall of security guards refusing us entry based on our purple t-shirts," said Lieber, who's Speaker Pro Tempore of the California Assembly. (PR Newswire)
Carl Foulcard Sr. Aug 1, 2008
He served as the public works chairman and the Mayor Pro Tempore for several years. He was instrumental in getting a new sewer plant built, a ball park at Caffery Park, sidewalks on Fourth Street, Fifth Street and Barrow Street, as well as having all of the streets paved or black-topped. (New Iberia, LA)
Stevens Pleads Not Guilty To Corruption Aug 1, 2008
Stevens serves as the Senate's President Pro Tempore Emeritus; vice chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; co-chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee; and ranking member of the Disaster Recovery Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee. Some political analysts said they think the scandal could alter the course of the GOP presidential campaign. (KCRA 3, CA)
* US Senator Ted Stevens indicted Jul 31, 2008
If the Republicans were to take over the Senate, the partys most-senior senator would be in line to become president pro tempore. The title is mostly symbolic, but its holder is third in line for the presidency. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Stevens' fingerprints are all over the state Jul 30, 2008
As president pro tempore of the Senate in 2003, Stevens was third in the line of succession to become president of the United States. He was chairman or a ranking member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee for two decades, sending money to state military bases and helping to keep them open. (Anchorage Daily News)
Profile: Stevens a throwback to Senate Jul 30, 2008
He ruled the powerful Appropriations Committee for six years, served as GOP whip for eight years and as president pro tempore for four years was third in the line of presidential succession. He was named Alaskan of the Century in 1999 for having the greatest impact on the state in 100 years, in part for bringing billions of dollars in "Stevens money" that helped keep solvent his remote and sparsely populated state. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Sen. Ted Stevens indicted Jul 30, 2008
If the Republicans were to take over the Senate, the party's most-senior senator would be in line to become president pro tempore, a mostly symbolic title but one that would make him third in line for the presidency after the vice president and speaker of the House. Stevens was expected to turn himself in, prosecutors said. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Washington’s city manager asked to resign Jul 30, 2008
At the council s July 14 meeting, Mayor Pro Tempore Doug Mercer said he wanted Smith s resignation for gross insubordination. If he were working for me as an individual, I would fire him, Mercer said then. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Sen. Stevens career hurt by 'bridge to nowhere' Jul 30, 2008
Stevens is the 's president pro tempore emeritus; co-chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee; vice chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; and ranking member of the Disaster Recovery Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee. "During World War II, he joined the Army Air Corps and flew support missions for the Flying Tigers of the 14th Air Force. Stevens was awarded numerous medals for his service, including the Distinguished Flying Cross,"... (CNN -- US)
Republicans Give Stevens Cold Shoulder Jul 30, 2008
Stevens serves as the Senate's President Pro Tempore Emeritus; vice chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; co-chairman of the ; and ranking member of the Disaster Recovery Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee. Explore More: Find out more about , , and , or try these articles. (WNBC.com, NY)
Longest-Serving GOP Senator Indicted Jul 30, 2008
Stevens serves as the Senate's President Pro Tempore Emeritus; vice chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; co-chairman of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee; and ranking member of the Disaster Recovery Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee. His indictment further damages Republican prospects in the November election as Senate Democrats, who now enjoy a 51-49 majority, try to capture a filibuster-proof 60-vote majority. (Click2Houston, TX)
Albany sets hearing on power-sharing law Jul 29, 2008
Council President Pro Tempore Richard Conti sponsored the law, calling the council the weakest legislative body in the state. The mayor can veto the local law within 30 days of receiving it, but he must hold a public hearing first. (Albany Times Union)
National Medical Association Honors Visionaries in Health Care and Opens 2008 Convention With Leadership Awards Jul 28, 2008
D., Former Surgeon General and Director of the Center for Excellence on Health Disparities -- Robert J. Smith, M.D., Chief Surgeon, Middle Tennessee Medical Center and Associate Professor, Meharry Medical College -- Henry W. Foster, Jr., M.D.- Professor Emeritus and Former Dean of Meharry School of Medicine and Clinical Professor, Vanderbilt University -- Frederick N. Quarles, M.D., dermatology expert and consultant, Principal, Quarles Dermatology, co-author of "Skin Deep: A History of Black... (PR Newswire)
Governor likely to sign pay-cut order Jul 27, 2008
Senate President Pro Tempore Don Perata, D-Oakland, said the pay-cut plan is an act of war, not helpful to budget negotiations. A deadlock over closing a $15. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Recent Valley promotions and hires Jul 26, 2008
Ronee Korbin Steiner has been appointed a judge pro tempore of the Maricopa County Superior Court. Quarles LLP added Brian Howie to its commercial litigation practice. (AZCentral -- Business)
ELECTION 2008: Challengers plentiful in Division 4 judge race, none in Division 5 Jul 26, 2008
He was appointed to the newly created Division 5 effective January 2007, but he served as judge pro tempore for the Superior Court since December 1994 ... The court would benefit from my well-rounded experience (12 years as a private, civil practitioner in Los Angeles (four years) and Tucson (eight years), including three years as a mediator, arbitrator and settlement judge; eight years of service as a judge pro tempore for the Pima County Superior Court conducting settlement conferences; three... (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
What happens next Jul 24, 2008
Following the death Wednesday of DeKalb Mayor Frank Van Buer, city officials said aldermen will appoint either an acting mayor or a mayor pro tempore to fill the position ... The city can appoint either a mayor pro tempore who can sign documents as the mayor but only vote as an alderman or an acting mayor who would fill all the duties of the mayor, City Clerk Donna Johnson said ... If a mayor pro tempore is assigned, he or she would fill the position until an acting mayor is appointed, Johnson... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Albany Council backs increase of checks and balances Jul 22, 2008
This council is the weakest legislative body in the state of New York,'' said Council President Pro Tempore Richard Conti, the law's sponsor. This makes a modest reform that would give the council oversight of budget adjustments. (Albany Times Union)
No time, place for new battle over the flag Jul 19, 2008
Leaders such as Senate President Pro Tempore Glenn McConnell are serious Confederate historians who believe moving the flag in 2000 ended controversy over the banner. They will not agree to remove the flag from the grounds, period. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Guidelines target new development Jul 18, 2008
There are a number of things in here I feel need more attention, Mayor Pro Tempore Doug Mercer said, referring to that draft. Mercer said he has some concerns with some elements of the guidelines. (Washington Daily News, NC)
City buys parking lot for call center, city meeting hours to change Jul 18, 2008
Appointed Ruben Teran as Judge Pro Tempore to the City Municipal Court to preside in matters when the City Magistrate may have a conflict of interest. Comments. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
City OKs strategy for harbor Jul 17, 2008
Mayor Pro Tempore Doug Mercer said he considers some parts of the plan desirable, but other components of the plan need to be reviewed by the city before they are considered for implementation. It was Mercer who proffered the idea of creating the advisory panel to analyze the plan and advise the city on how to put it into action. (Washington Daily News, NC)
City Council raises retail power rates Jul 16, 2008
Mayor Pro Tempore Doug Mercer voted against it. The increase approved by the council means the average residential power customer, who had been paying 12. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Residents praise police, ask for help Jul 16, 2008
He interrupted the first speaker, Robert Sanchez, three times to make sure he knew the rules and to introduce Suzanne Bielinski, the city's mayor pro tempore, and Roy Centeno, an alderman and the council's liaison to the commission. Sanchez, who is actually a Washington Street resident, was one of the chief's biggest fans, but said some problems still remain. (Middletown Press, CT)
Auburn University raises tuition in response to state budget cuts Jun 29, 2008
"I never groveled as much, but we all groveled and we still didn't get it," said Paul Spina, president pro tempore of the board, who lobbied legislators for a more favorable budget for higher education. Trustee Jimmy Rane was particularly upset and lashed out at Alabama Education Association leader Paul Hubbert and the leaders of K-12 schools, charging they have not improved the quality of public schools despite having record budgets. (AL.com)
Morman representing state at Boys Nation Jun 25, 2008
Morman had a number of duties at Boys State this year, but the most demanding was being elected President Pro Tempore of the Boys State Senate ... At the end of the week, Morman was awarded the LeRoy Pease Memorial Award for his exemplary work as President Pro Tempore, county and party chair ... President Pro Tempore is the second highest ranking official of the United States Senate and highest ranking senator. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Study finds quality of California preschools falls short Jun 18, 2008
The report is the third from the California Preschool Study, which was requested by the California Governor's Committee on Education Excellence, the state Superintendent of Public Instruction, the Speaker of the California Assembly and the President pro Tempore of the California State Senate. Two studies released in 2007 examined gaps in school readiness and academic achievement in the early elementary grades and the system of publicly funded care and early education programs in California. (EurekAlert!)
Islas went overboard Jun 18, 2008
As in all preliminary hearings in Arizona, the question before Justice Pro Tempore Alfred Islas on May 29 was simple: Was there "probable cause?" Yet he took nine days to come up with a decision. Specifically, Islas was to determine if evidence existed to merit a trial on whether Nogales Vice Mayor John Jackson had committed a felony by voting on an agenda item on Feb. 6 that directly affected him. (Nogales International, AZ)
Text of a Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate Jun 15, 2008
For Immediate Release Office of the Press Secretary June 14, 2008. Dear Madam Speaker: (Dear Mr. President:). (White House News Releases)
Judge rules in favor of Jackson in conflict case Jun 14, 2008
In his order, Justice Pro Tempore Alfred Islas focused more on the motives behind the evidentiary hearing, latching on to a term used by Councilman Arturo Garino: "Witch Hunt." He concluded that the proposed hearing itself was "illegitimate.". Following the Feb. 6 meeting, a legal complaint was filed with the attorney general by then-City Attorney Jan Smith-Florez. (Nogales International, AZ)
Caller tells cops suspect posed as federal agent Jun 14, 2008
Judge Pro Tempore Kimberly Corsaro sentenced Felix on April 21 to intensive probation and 270 days in County Jail. Attorney Chuck Lagrand represented Felix, said Michael Jette, deputy county attorney who prosecuted the case. (Nogales International, AZ)
Firing of DATA manager illegal Jun 12, 2008
But Harkavy cited comments by Mayor Pro Tempore Cora Cole-McFadden as one reason Hartley was fired. Cole-McFadden said that MV "needed some diversity in [its] management ranks" and that "we are proud of diversity in Durham, and we just can't have that [an all white management team]," according to Harkavy's ruling. (News & Observer)
Judge rules in Garino's favor; nixes CBNG's recall effort Jun 11, 2008
Judge Pro Tempore Kimberly Corsaro determined that methods of circulating petitions and other practices did not meet Arizona State statute requirements and nixed enough signatures to invalidate the recall effort. "The facts presented by the testimony of the various witnesses in this case indicate conduct by the circulators of the recall petitions and others, including the notary who notarized them, which taint(s) the integrity of the recall process," said Corsaro in a court document. (Nogales International, AZ)
Legislative stalemate leads to June 26 rematch Jun 7, 2008
We think that s a pretty good way to solve it, said Senate President Pro Tempore Billy Hewes, R-Gulfport, who predicted the Senate will not likely bend to what the House has proposed. I would expect that we would probably maintain the posture that we ve had, he said. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Congress Gives Farm Bill Another Try After Error Jun 6, 2008
Congress must now ready the bill called "enrolling" so it can be signed by the House speaker and Senate president pro tempore and sent to the White House. It was through this process that the international aid provisions were dropped after a printing error. (Fox News)
Senate Dems say leadership spot doubtful... Jun 6, 2008
com - Senate Dems say Clinton leadership spot doubtful. Friday, June 06, 2008. (The Drudge Report)
Figures, Sessions fight for Senate Jun 5, 2008
The widow of the late state Senate President Pro Tempore Michael Figures, D-Mobile, she is best known in the Legislature for her work to curb smoking in public places. The outcome of Tuesday's primary makes her the first black woman in Alabama history to run on a major party ticket for the U.S. Senate. (AL.com)
Beginning of end for lame duck session? Jun 4, 2008
Joe Scarnati of Jefferson County, the president pro tempore of the Senate, said its time to try to restore some trust and faith in the Legislature. . (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Marble Work Goes Ahead Despite Downturn Jun 4, 2008
But looks were deceiving, said Eric Connery, whose office is controlled by the legislative management committee, whose chairmen are House Speaker James Amann, D-Milford, and Senate President Pro Tempore Donald Williams, D-Brooklyn. The 100 yards or so of black marble baseboard is from the same batch abruptly replaced in 2000 in parts of the five-story Legislative Office Building where it had broken and could have fallen on passers-by. (FOX61, CT)
Signatures and collection process being challenged Jun 4, 2008
After several days of testimony, on Thursday, Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore Kimberly Corsaro took the matter under advisement. Although petitions had been circulated and a sufficient number of names were purportedly collected to qualify for the recall, Katherine Garino, challenged the legality of the signatures. (Nogales International, AZ)
Court ponders felony charge filed against John Jackson Jun 4, 2008
Covering all of Santa Cruz County, AZ - Nogales International. The preliminary hearing on the Class 6 felony was held Thursday in Santa Cruz County Justice Court No 1. (Nogales International, AZ)
UMKC women attend 21st Leadership Academy Jun 3, 2008
McCullough served as a senator and as president pro tempore for SGA.. For more information about SSIWPL, visit www. (University News, MO)
’No lame duck,’ says the Republican Senate Jun 3, 2008
A lot of bills get passed and a lot of mischief has always taken place, said Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati, R-Jefferson. It s time to, in my opinion, try to restore some trust and faith in the Legislature. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Council whittles away at proposed city budget Jun 3, 2008
Mayor Pro Tempore Doug Mercer told the council and mayor he had developed a list of suggestions and modifications that would cut the proposed budget for the general fund, which pays for day-to-day operations of city government, by 600,000. The proposed general-fund budget for the next fiscal year, which begins July 1, is at 15,168,755. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Council resumes Jun 2, 2008
Mayor Pro Tempore Doug Mercer agreed with Jennings explanation, but he said delaying that expenditure would be just a one-time savings because that expenditure would be added to a future budget. Mercer said the city needs to find ways to cut expenses and increase revenues that will remain in place for years to come, not just one year. (Washington Daily News, NC)
City setting up high-speed network May 24, 2008
Mayor Pro Tempore Palmer presided over the meeting in Harrell's absence. Bids: $7,569 from Westover Lawn n of Albany, Ga. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
Nigeria: Reps in Rowdy Session Over 2008 Budget May 23, 2008
com: Nigeria: Reps in Rowdy Session Over 2008 Budget (Page 1 of 1). Use our pull-down menus to find more stories. (allAfrica.com)
Botched farm bill embarrasses Democrats May 23, 2008
Things started going awry Tuesday, as staffers scrambled to complete the bill -- called "enrolling" -- so it could be signed by the House speaker and Senate president pro tempore and sent to the White House. House leaders -- eager to complete the popular farm bill and override Bush before Congress adjourned for a weeklong Memorial Day break -- were pressuring the staff to go faster. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Albany OKs landfill plan May 21, 2008
Council President Pro Tempore Richard Conti said the city's current budget contains an $8 million gap that will grow to $15 million next year and could get as high as $21 million in 2010. "I am not a big fan of the landfill expansion," he said. (Albany Times Union)
Byrd backs Obama for president May 20, 2008
As Senate president pro tempore, he is in line for the presidency after the vice president and House speaker. Comments. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Sen. Robert C. Byrd endorses Obama May 20, 2008
As Senate president pro tempore, he is in line for the presidency after the vice president and House speaker. Vote for this story. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Bay Area Janitors Vote Overwhelmingly to Authorize Strike May 18, 2008
COMMUNITY SUPPORT "Janitors make an important and significant contribution to the success of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley economy," said California State Assembly Speaker Pro Tempore, Sally Lieber (D-22). "The cleaning contractors and their corporate clients are creating a crisis for our communities by condoning the current conditions for these hard-working, low-wage janitors. Silicon Valley leaders like Google, Apple and others need to take responsibility and ensure good jobs for the... (PR Newswire)
Cahill warns pension increase could hurt bond rating May 18, 2008
Flynn said he spoke with Speaker Pro Tempore Thomas Petrolati after the roll call vote had been opened around 5 pm, and told him to inform DiMasi the boost would add $100 per year to the average public retiree s wallet. Petrolati called DiMasi in the speaker s office and relayed Flynn s message, and DiMasi switched his vote, triggering a chain reaction of other changed votes. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Panel says no to zoning request May 15, 2008
Approved the reappointments of Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore Donna Buemler, Juvenile Court Commissioners Judges Pro Tempore Gerald Till and Jeanne Brenda Whitney, and Justice Court Precinct 5 Pro Tempore Leslie Sansone. Approved the purchase of electronic citation hardware and software for the Bowie Justice Court in the amount of 5,653. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
Statehouse Roundup -- Legislature suffers an identity crisis May 15, 2008
Beacon Hill as a whole has something of an identity issue, encapsulated nowhere better than in the closing moments of last Tuesday s Senate session, when Senate Minority Leader Richard Tisei and Senate President Pro Tempore Stanley Rosenberg offered starkly different interpretations of the $472 million corporate and cigarette tax bill the Senate had just passed. Answering the question of the GOP s role here, Tisei said the bill was likely to drop the Bay State the few remaining slots in the... (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
