— This week, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) led a letter signed by Ohio delegation members Reps. Marcy Kaptur (OH-11), Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Dave Joyce (OH-14), Shontel Brown (OH-11), and Greg Landsman (OH-01) urging Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) Jack Marchbanks to include a passenger rail service development plan for a stop in the Akron-Canton Regional Airport (CAK) or another location in the Akron-Canton area in the 2024 State of Ohio Transportation Plan. The members also … Continue Reading
SILVER LAKE, OH — Yesterday, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) presented a ceremonial check to the Village of Silver Lake for $904,000 for the Silver Lake Sewer Separation Project. “I’m proud to deliver this critical funding to the Silver Lake community, which will help ensure Silver Lake is clean and safe for all to enjoy,” said Rep. Sykes. “I will continue working to bring federal dollars back home for projects that will enhance our water infrastructure and improve the lives of people … Continue Reading
— Today, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) launched the application process for the 2024 Congressional Challenge, a nationwide app building competition for middle and high school students sponsored by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. The winning app of the district's competition will be displayed for one year in the U.S. Capitol, along with winning apps from all participating districts across the country. The deadline to submit an app for consideration is October 24, 2024… Continue Reading
Congresswoman Emilia Sykes joined the Ray Horner Morning Show. She talked about getting things moving in DC, tax dollars, and more.… Continue Reading
BARBERTON — U.S. Rep. Emilia Sykes (D-District 13) presented a ceremonial check to Barberton Mayor William Judge for $1 million in community project funding for the Lake Anna Revitalization Project.The City of Barberton will use this funding to construct a new community center in the city’s Lake Anna Park. In addition to serving as a hub for outdoor recreational opportunities and activities, the project will further connect this community resource to the nearby north-south Towpath Trail, and dev… Continue Reading
When Rep. Emilia Sykes was minority leader of the Ohio House, she'd sit down each term with her Democratic freshman colleagues and ask them, "What does success look like for you?" Inevitably, they'd share grand, but unrealistic, plans — things like, "I'm going to fix the school funding formula." Sykes realized as a Democratic leader in a Republican-controlled state legislature that she had to choose her battles and find ways to help her constituents. She knew getting her bills passed would lik… Continue Reading
April 17, 2024