Akron Reporter

Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes, U.S. Congresswoman representing Ohio’s 13th district, addressed several community and infrastructure issues in a series of tweets published in July 2025.

On July 21, Sykes highlighted the significance of Disability Pride Month by stating, "July is Disability Pride Month! This month, we recognize the contributions of the disability community and recommit ourselves to working towards a more inclusive society."

The following day, she drew attention to concerns about air traffic control infrastructure at CAK Airport. In her July 22 post, Sykes wrote, "CAK Airport has one of the oldest air traffic control towers country, yet Secretary Sean Duffy and the Department of Transportation continue to withhold answers about why it’s not being prioritized for repairs. As Vice-Ranking member of the Committee on Transportation and"

Later on July 22, Sykes addressed ongoing postal confusion affecting the City of Green. She posted, "The City of Green currently operates under five different ZIP Codes, which has caused decades of confusion, lost tax dollars, and a diminished sense of community. That is why Rep. Sykes worked to pass legislation out of the House to secure a designated zip code for the City of"

Sykes has represented Ohio’s 13th district in Congress since replacing Tim Ryan in 2023 and previously served in the Ohio House of Representatives from 2015 to 2022. Born in Akron in 1986, she continues to reside there and holds degrees from Kent State University (BA) and the University of Florida (JD).