(133 quotes found)
“Many elected officials serve for so long they become spokesmen for government, rather than those who elect them.”
Greg Walker
“You will get to hear your elected officials and candidates speak about the things that are important to you. Networking with fellow Democrats in Pinal County and meeting new people will make for a fun day.”
Stephanie Griffith
“There is a significant interest in letting elected officials represent their constituents as they see fit. And so I don't think that any effort that would limit how many bills a lawmaker could introduce or that sort of thing would necessarily get very far.”
Stephen Farnsworth
“Our elected officials won't go against what the public wants. The public still has a say in the process. The election process is cumbersome to decision making.”
John Fink
“Once again he is shunning parliament and is failing to report to the public and publicly elected officials.”
Haim Ramon
“The Senate elected officials have to be more sensitive to constituency issues than does the president. We're beginning to see the beginning of the lame duck factor.”
Stephen Wayne
“Elected officials are supporting parents in protecting their children from the unrestrained marketing and ever-present availability of soda and junk food, ... California [schools] can no longer be soda and junk-food superstores.”
Harold Goldstein
“Campaign contributions are an investment in a relationship with elected officials that donors hope and expect will result in access.”
Steven Weiss
“These are helpful. They show the public the financial stake their elected officials have.”
“We feel like the elected officials in the House and the Senate should be the ones looking at this legislation and making a decision. Just like we would not put to a vote for the public anything such as health codes, speed limits or things of that nature.”
Heather Williams
