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City of Akron Releases Updated Youth Violence Intervention and Prevention Strategic Plan

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 5, 2023

At Mayor Horrigan’s 7th annual Health Equity Summit, the City of Akron unveiled an updated Youth Violence Intervention and Prevention Strategic Plan.

Rep. Sykes Votes To Avoid Catastrophic Federal Default, Protect The Livelihoods Of Working People, Families In Ohio’s 13th Congressional District

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 5, 2023

On June 1, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) announced she voted in support of H.R. 3746, the “Bipartisan Budget Agreement,” to allow the federal government to pay its bills for the next two years and avoid a catastrophic default on the federal debt:

Rep. Sykes Joins Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC)

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 2, 2023

On May 30, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) announced she has been confirmed as an Associate Member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus for the 118th Congress:

Rep. Sykes’s Bipartisan Amendment To Combat Human Trafficking Heads To House Floor

By Akron Reporter Report | Jun 1, 2023

During this week’s House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing on H.R. 2367, the Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) introduced a bipartisan amendment requiring entities that receive federal funds to expand or reopen a truck stop to prominently display a notice about human trafficking.

Rep. Sykes Issues Statement on Jayland Walker March for Change

By Akron Reporter Report | May 31, 2023

U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) issued the following statement on the Jayland Walker March for Change in Akron on May 24:

Mayor Horrigan Issues Statement on the Passing of Former Mayor and Congressman Tom Sawyer

By Akron Reporter Report | May 30, 2023

Mayor Horrigan has issued the following on the passing of Tom Sawyer:

Rep. Sykes Statement On The Death Of Former U.S. Representative Tom Sawyer

By Akron Reporter Report | May 30, 2023

U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) issued the following statement on the recent death of Tom Sawyer.

City of Akron to Implement 2023 Traffic Calming Program to Reduce Speeding and Enhance Safety

By Akron Reporter Report | May 29, 2023

Beginning in June, the City of Akron will begin installing speed tables across the city to help mitigate speeding in Akron neighborhoods.

Rep. Sykes Celebrates Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Investments in Ohio’s 13th Congressional District During Infrastructure Week

By Akron Reporter Report | May 29, 2023

Last week during Infrastructure Week, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) celebrated projects made possible by the historic federal investments from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL), which are improving quality of life, restoring economic competitiveness, and creating good-paying jobs in Ohio’s 13th Congressional District.

City of Akron Offices Closed for Business on Monday, May 29 in Observance of Memorial Day

By Akron Reporter Report | May 27, 2023

All City of Akron municipal offices will be closed for business on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day.

East Market Street Resurfacing

By Akron Reporter Report | May 23, 2023

The City of Akron will be conducting resurfacing for 3.5 miles along East Market Street, between High Street and the I76 westbound ramp, as well as incorporating a lane reduction between East Buchtel Avenue and Case Avenue as well as between Innovation Way and I76.

Rep. Sykes Statement On House Passage of H.R. 2494, the POLICE Act

By Akron Reporter Report | May 22, 2023

U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) issued a statement on the House Passage of H.R. 2494, the Protect Our Law Enforcement with Immigration Control and Enforcement (POLICE) Act.

City of Akron Breaks Ground on New Fire Station No. 12 in Wallhaven Neighborhood

By Akron Reporter Report | May 22, 2023

On May 16, the City of Akron held a groundbreaking celebration at the site of the future Fire Station No. 12 at 112 S. Hawkins in the Wallhaven neighborhood.

Reps. Sykes, Underwood, Adams, And Senator Booker Introduce The Momnibus To End The Maternal Health Crisis

By Akron Reporter Report | May 19, 2023

Last Week, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13), Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Alma Adams (NC-12), and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Momnibus Act, historic legislation to support mothers and combat the public health crisis of maternal mortality in the United States.

Rep. Sykes Announces 2023 Congressional Art Competition Winner

By Akron Reporter Report | May 18, 2023

On May 16, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) announced Braewyn Hammontree, an 11th grader from Woodridge High School, as the winner of the 2023 Congressional Art Competition for Ohio’s 13th Congressional District.

Reps. Sykes, Landsman, Carey, Miller Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Provide Public Safety Recruitment, Retention Bonuses

By Akron Reporter Report | May 17, 2023

On May 16, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes partnered with Reps. Greg Landsman (OH-01), Mike Carey (OH-15), and Max Miller (OH-07) to introduce bipartisan legislation to enhance a federal grant program for local law enforcement.

Rep. Sykes Announces $428,000 National Science Foundation Funding To The University Of Akron

By Akron Reporter Report | May 16, 2023

On May 15, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) announced a $428,000 National Science Foundation grant awarded to the University of Akron through the Division of Materials Research to explore a design strategy for developing a new class of fully polymeric hydrogels that possess inherent anti-freezing properties and enhanced mechanical strength without requiring anti-freeze additives.

Mayor Horrigan Releases the 2023 Resurfacing List

By Akron Reporter Report | May 15, 2023

On May 10, Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan has released the full 2023 Street Resurfacing list. The City plans to pave approximately 54 miles of roadway this season including resurfacing for ODOT and Engineering projects in the City.

Rep. Sykes Stands Up For Seniors And Working People, Opposes The “Surprise Billing Our Workers Act”

By Akron Reporter Report | May 14, 2023

On May 11, U.S. Representative Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13) voted ‘no’ on House Republicans’ H.R. 1163,the “Surprise Billing Our Workers Act.” H.R. 1163 will allow states to send surprise bills to workers for unemployment benefits overpayments during the pandemic for as long as 10 years after an accidental overpayment occurred.

City of Akron Promotes New Director of Planning and Urban Development