Akron Reporter

Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Ohio's 13th district, has been active on social media discussing her recent initiatives and challenges. Her posts reflect her ongoing commitment to education and community development in her district.

On May 7, 2025, Rep. Sykes extended her gratitude to educators during Teacher Appreciation Week. She expressed appreciation for their role in shaping future generations by stating "Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to every educator in #OH13! Our nation is a better place because of the work that you do every day to teach the next generation and equip them with the skills they need to succeed."

Later that day, she announced securing a significant grant aimed at addressing local infrastructure issues. She tweeted about a $10 million grant intended to address community strains caused by the Akron Innerbelt project: "Rep. Sykes helped secure a $10 million grant to help mend the strains in our community caused by the Akron Innerbelt." This initiative aims at fostering economic opportunities and job creation while rectifying past missteps.

However, she also highlighted an obstacle affecting this funding due to federal administrative actions. In another tweet posted on May 7, she noted "However, due to the actions of the Trump Administration, this funding has been paused with no end in sight." Rep. Sykes emphasized her determination to continue advocating for these projects despite current setbacks.

Emilia Sykes was born in Akron, Ohio in 1986 and currently resides there. She graduated from Kent State University with a BA and earned a JD from the University of Florida before embarking on her political career which includes serving in both state and national legislatures since 2015.