![]() The New York Times editorial board also weighed in Friday, calling on Feinstein to step down if she can't fulfill her obligations to the Senate and her 39 million constituents: "If she cannot fulfill her obligations to the Senate and to her constituents, she should resign and turn over her responsibilities to an appointed successor. "At 89 years old, she is a prime example of why we need mental competency tests for politicians. "I agree with several congressional Democrats who say Feinstein should resign immediately and let someone else who is able to do the job take over," Haley wrote in an op-ed. This week GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley, a proponent of mental competency tests and congressional term limits, joined liberal Democrats in demanding Feinstein's ouster, although her argument was one that questioned Feinstein's mental fitness, rather than her physical fitness. However, we don't have a timeline yet for her return to Washington, which is dependent on her medical team saying it is safe to travel," a spokesperson said.įeinstein's absence has ignited a political firestorm on both sides of the aisle. "Senator Feinstein continues to make progress in her recovery. Her office confirmed the call but cautioned that no date has been set for her to come back. A public expression of interest process will be undertaken to find a new chair and additional members to join the Age-Friendly Group for the next three-year term.Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer told reporters Wednesday he recently spoke with Feinstein and is "hopeful" the California Democrat could return to the Senate next week. One of Dame Peggy’s final acts as Chair of the Age-Friendly Group was the adoption of the updated 2021–24 Age-Friendly Plan. She was made an honorary Professor Emeritus in 2016. ![]() She was made a Dame in the 2017 Queen’s Birthday Honours.īefore retiring, Dame Peggy was the Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) at The University of Waikato, as well as being the Project Director of the research programme, Mid-Life Family Transactions. For her community service, she was awarded a Life Membership to Age Concern, the New Zealand 1990 medal, and a Hamilton City Council Civic Award in 2015. She has built a reputation as an internationally recognised expert in social gerontology, the study of the social, psychological, and planning aspects of ageing.Īlongside her professional interest, Dame Peggy has been involved in community organisations dedicated to older people, including Age Concern and the Alzheimers Society. I agree and personally I’ll be very sorry to see her go.”ĭame Peggy first became involved in research with older people in the 1970s at The University of Canterbury, working in partnership with Age Concern Canterbury.Ī Waikato local since 1992, she spent two decades leading major research projects for the Foundation for Research, Science and Technology. She has always provided fabulous advice, saying that what’s good for older people, is good for everyone. “Dame Peggy has highlighted both issues and opportunities for older people and she paved the way for us to become New Zealand’s first age-friendly city. Mayor Paula Southgate said Hamilton has been incredibly fortunate to have Dame Peggy providing leadership in an important space. Her tenure has also seen the development and monitoring of Council’s Age-Friendly Plan. ![]() Under Dame Peggy’s stewardship, Hamilton was the first city in New Zealand to join the World Health Organisation Age Friendly Global Network of Cities and Communities in 2018. Parks, recreation, and community spacesĭ ame Peggy (right) with former Governor-General Dame Patsy Reddy at her Investiture Ceremony in 2017ĭame Peggy Koopman-Boyden has announced that, after five years as the Chair of Hamilton City Council’s Age-Friendly Group, she will step down on 31 March 2022.ĭame Peggy has provided advice to the Council on how to create a city that is friendlier for older people since 2009, firstly as a member of the Council of Elders.Waste minimisation, rubbish and recycling.
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