Rep. Sykes Hosts Annual Elected Officials Breakfast
Event brings together elected officials, community leaders from across Ohio’s 13th Congressional District
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH — On Thursday, U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) hosted a roundtable with elected officials from across Ohio’s 13th Congressional District to discuss local issues, foster collaboration between local, state, and federal governments, and provide an update on her legislative activity in D.C.
“Local government leaders have a unique understanding of the issues our constituents face every day. Hosting these roundtable conversations encourages cooperation, collaboration, and information sharing throughout all levels of government, so that our constituents can receive the exceptional service they deserve,” said Rep. Sykes. “I’ll continue hosting events like these to reconnect our communities to Congress and provide essential support to our local governments.”
“Opportunities like the Elected Officials Breakfast are invaluable, bringing local leaders together with Congresswoman Sykes for meaningful dialogue about the challenges facing our communities. These conversations strengthen collaboration across all levels of government and help ensure that we are delivering the best possible service to our residents,” said Cuyahoga Falls Mayor Don Walters.
“I thoroughly enjoyed the Elected Officials Breakfast with Congresswoman Sykes. As always, Emilia Sykes has made time in her busy schedule to meet with ‘we the people’ to give us an opportunity to express our issues and concerns. The breakfast was delicious and served to show what it means to work across the aisle to listen to the other side,” said Canal Fulton Mayor Joe Schultz.
During the roundtable, participants discussed updates from Washington, the federal appropriations process, and the positive impact federal funds have on the lives of people in our communities. Additionally, participants asked questions about federal funding; ICE activities; attacks on public education; federal resources for infrastructure projects; and how to best work together as elected officials.