Crew sign Colombian forward Herrera Feb 6, 2010
Carrboro Alderman John Herrera, the board's mayor pro tempore, made the following statement Tuesday night. "I will not be running for re-election. I'm delighted in Sammy Slade. He's a Latino who will continue bringing a voice to this community. I think Sammy brings so many things to this town. He is a community organizer and has planted many seeds. And I look forward to him becoming the second Latino alderman in the town of Carrboro. I've gone from three kids to six kids and I really want to... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Micheli kicks off gubernatorial bid Feb 4, 2010
He has served 16 years representing Uinta County in the State House of Representatives and also served as the speaker pro tempore and majority floor leader during his tenure. He and his wife, Patty, have eight children and 21 grandchildren. (Green River Star, WY -- Local)
Maldonado Closer To Lt. Governor Job Feb 4, 2010
"I want to thank my colleagues and Pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg for convening a hearing today to consider my qualifications to fill the vacancy in the lieutenant governor's office," Maldonado said in a statement. In response, Schwarzenegger said in a statement "the Senate Rules Committee put Californians ahead of politics and exercised its constitutional duty by recommending that Sen. Abel Maldonado be confirmed as lieutenant governor.". (KCRA 3, CA)
West Virginia's Byrd 'still fighting' at 92 Jan 31, 2010
He remains president pro tempore of the Senate, third in the presidential line of succession. Though engaged in debates of the present, Mr. Byrd is unmistakably a figure of a fast-disappearing past, a fierce guardian and practitioner of Senate tradition and a leader from a time when the upper chamber was more courteous and less partisan. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
The continuing case for school choice Jan 30, 2010
Harry Cato of Greenville County is speaker pro tempore of the S.C. House. . (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Liberia: Sirleaf Admits Failure Jan 30, 2010
I will also submit to your Honorable Body, for consideration and enactment, an Act to amend the Act providing for Retirement Pension for the President and Vice President, the Speaker and Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, the President Pro Tempore of the Liberian Senate and Members of the National Legislature, the Chief Justice & Associate Justices of the Supreme Court and Judges of Subordinate Courts of Record, Cabinet Ministers, Deputy & Assistant Ministers, Members of Autonomous... (allAfrica.com)
Crafting the budget will affect elections Jan 29, 2010
The two month period between Nov. 2 and Jan. 2, 2011 will see an internal legislative brawl to determine who will become the next Speaker of the House and President Pro Tempore of the Senate. This will be the best political show of the decade. (Atmore Advance, AL)
General Assembly to revisit tax cuts Jan 29, 2010
You can t collect taxes from somebody who s not employed, said Senate President Pro Tempore Tommie Williams, R-Lyons. What we want to do is employ people so they can pay taxes. (Atlanta Business Chronicle, GA)
PAPER-RECYCLING COMPANY LOCATES IN PINE BLUFF Jan 27, 2010
He also served 24 years in the state General Assembly, including roles as speaker of the House and Senate president pro tempore. He chaired the Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee in both chambers. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Bradford to speak Jan 24, 2010
Bradford served in the Arkansas Legislature for 24 years, including stints as speaker pro tempore of the House and president pro tempore of the Senate. He also served as Chair of the Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee in both bodies. (Pine Bluff Commercial, AR)
Lieutenant governor's role Jan 19, 2010
Getting rid of the post would save the state considerable money, he said, and the Senate president pro tempore or the House speaker could serve as successors to the governor as they are now after the lieutenant governor. There is no denying that the job description for South Carolina's lieutenant governor is slim. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Politics: That poor attorney general' is chided Jan 17, 2010
John Shadegg, Nowakowski would become mayor pro tempore. "I've been getting calls left and right from individuals saying, 'Congratulations, Michael, you're the next mayor,' " Nowakowski said Friday. (AZCentral -- News)
Gibson Guitar Artists Billy Morrison and Zakk Wylde Will Join Local Elected Officials and Business Leaders for a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Sunset Strip Beautification Project on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at Whisky A Go-Go Jan 16, 2010
It is the economic engine of West Hollywoodwhere premiere fashion, music, entertainment, dining and a unique history collide, said West Hollywood Mayor Pro Tempore John Heilman. It is an honor that such a treasured historic and cultural icon is located in West Hollywood. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ritter: Colo. on the right road Jan 15, 2010
If we re doing what we should, we should keep doing it, said McFadyen, the speaker pro tempore. But Ritter did touch on several new themes. (Denver Business Journal, CO)
Judge candidates lining up Jan 15, 2010
"Superior Court Judge James E. Cornwell will become chief judge once Woods leaves the bench. He came under fire in 2007 for leaving the scene and not reporting a wreck for several hours after it occurred in Habersham County.Crawford said he handled 6,000 cases per year in the busiest court in the three-county circuit. "I've been around a long time, and that works for me and works against me, and I understand that," he said.Experience such as his could work against a candidate because many... (Clayton Tribune, GA)
St. Paul's Episcopal welcome Gallant as new church vicar Jan 15, 2010
Gallant has also served as a member of Charleston City Council, serving as mayor pro tempore of Charleston in 2002 and on various council committees. Gallant has been the recipient of a number of awards, including the African-American Historical Celebration Award in the area of religion from the MOJA Arts Festival, the NAACP President's Award, the Alpha Kappa Alpha Community Service Award, and the Bethune-Leonard Section of National Council of Negro Women Inc. Outstanding Service Award and... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
State budget calls for big cuts Jan 11, 2010
With regard to the bulk of the budget proposal, I have one reaction: Youve got to be kidding, said Senate President Pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg, D-Sacramento. Sen. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Righting California's ship of state Jan 10, 2010
With our budget in crisis, our economy in the doldrums and our politics in disarray, the great temptation for anyone offering an agenda for California in 2010 would be to borrow the goal former state Senate President Pro Tempore John Burton once set during another challenging year: "Just to get out alive.". Images. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Newspaper calls for end to Basnight era (1098) Jan 10, 2010
This would be a good time for Basnight to say goodbye, too, the Journal opines of the Senate president pro tempore. The editorial has prompted strong reaction from Beaufort County officials and leaders throughout northeastern North Carolina who say that Basnight has served the state and region honorably and should continue in his Senate post. (Washington Daily News, NC)
Santa Monica mayor Ken Genser dies at 59 Jan 10, 2010
Mayor Pro Tempore Pam O'Connor said in a statement that Genser died Saturday night after a long illness. He was 59. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Look who hates the federal stimulus bill Jan 10, 2010
State Senate President Pro Tempore Glenn McConnell and House Speaker Bobby Harrell, both Charleston Republicans, said that while they wouldn't refuse money for infrastructure needs such as roads, bridges and sewer systems, they wouldn't be so thrilled about money aimed at supplementing the state's budget. "Adding one-time money into the budget does not solve the budget problem -- it just puts it off for a little while," said Harrell. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
