Akron Reporter

Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, a member of the U.S. Congress representing Ohio's 13th district, recently shared several updates on her social media platform. These posts reflect her ongoing engagement with legislative issues and community events.

On June 10, 2025, Rep. Sykes extended an invitation to the public for a Post Office renaming ceremony in honor of Judge James R. Williams. She described Judge Williams as "a legal luminary" whose dedication to justice has been influential both locally in Akron and nationally. The event is scheduled to take place in one week from the date of her post "You are invited to join Rep. Sykes in one week for the Post Office renaming in honor of Judge James R. Williams."

Later that day, at 19:40 UTC, she marked the 62nd anniversary of the Equal Pay Act by reiterating a call for "equal pay for equal work." This message underscores her commitment to addressing wage disparities and advocating for gender equality "As we celebrate the 62nd anniversary of the #EqualPayAct, our call to action is simple: equal pay for equal work."

In another post on June 10 at 22:04 UTC, Rep. Sykes criticized a Republican reconciliation bill that she claims could jeopardize healthcare access for nearly 30,000 residents in Ohio's 13th district (#OH13). She expressed concern over potential negative impacts on families and emphasized that government actions should prioritize citizens' welfare "The Republicans' reconciliation bill would put nearly 30,000 people in #OH13 at risk of losing their healthcare."

Emilia Sykes has served Ohio’s 13th District since replacing Tim Ryan in Congress in 2023 after serving in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2015 to 2022. Born and residing in Akron, she holds degrees from Kent State University and the University of Florida.