Akron Reporter

Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Ohio’s 13th district, has been actively engaging with local communities and advocating for significant legislative initiatives. Her recent tweets highlight her ongoing efforts to connect constituents with federal resources and support economic development within her district.

On November 19, 2024, Rep. Sykes shared that "Team Sykes is meeting with mayors from across #OH13 to hear about how we can help local communities." She emphasized that one of her top priorities is "connecting our communities to Congress," and reaffirmed her commitment to advocate for federal issues and funding crucial to her constituents' needs. "Original quotation"

In a tweet dated November 20, 2024, Rep. Sykes highlighted the importance of apprenticeships in connecting people in Ohio's 13th district to well-paying union jobs. She stated, "Rep. Sykes knows how valuable apprenticeships are to connecting people in #OH13 to good-paying, union jobs." In recognition of National Apprenticeship Week, she urged her colleagues to pass the National Apprenticeship Act, which aims to create nearly one million new apprenticeships over the next five years. "Original quotation"

Later on November 20, Rep. Sykes tweeted about the impact of the Sustainable Polymers Tech Hub on job creation and economic growth in Northeastern Ohio. She noted that "The Sustainable Polymers Tech Hub will create jobs and bolster our economy in Northeastern Ohio." Additionally, she recently met with the Greater Akron Chamber and several companies involved with the Tech Hub to learn more about innovations happening within the district."Original quotation"