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To God be the Glory for this great thing he has done! 

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Sharon Owens will turn to current and former colleagues in Mayor Ben Walsh’s administration to help lead her team.

The mayor-elect on Friday announced senior leadership appointments that include the city’s finance commissioner, its economic development leader, a director responsible for its buildings and grounds, and an ex-commissioner of neighborhood and business development.

Syracuse’s next mayor has selected her top deputy.

Mayor-elect Sharon Owens on Friday named Corey Driscoll Dunham as her deputy mayor and chief of staff, the administration’s top leadership position and the closest advisor to the mayor.

Syracuse Mayor-Elect Sharon F. Owens Announces Mark Rusin as Next Chief of the Syracuse Police Department

Syracuse Mayor-Elect Sharon F. Owens Announces the Reappointment Of Michael J. Monds As Fire Chief, The Retirement Of 1st Deputy Chief Daniel P. Downes, and Department Leadership Appointments

After a historic victory on November 4, 2025, becoming Syracuse’s first black Mayor-elect, Sharon Owens announces her transition team.  This team will assist the mayor-elect prioritize elements of her winning platform; and identify new strategies and best practices for efficient and effective public services that benefit Syracuse.

City & State’s Women Power 100 puts a spotlight on these and many other influential women in the world of New York politics and policy. This year’s edition adds dozens of new names, including the incoming mayors of Syracuse and Albany...

Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens on Tuesday evening made history as Syracuse’s first Black mayor-elect. Hundreds of Syracusans helped her celebrate.

In a landslide race, Sharon Owens was elected mayor of Syracuse, according to unofficial Tuesday evening results from the Onondaga County Board of Elections.

Syracuse Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens appears to be getting a promotion.

The Democrat declared victory in Tuesday’s general election to be the next mayor of the Salt City, defeating Republican Thomas Babilon and independents Timothy Rudd and Alfonso Davis.

Sharon Owens has declared victory in the race for Mayor of Syracuse.

Owens has a commanding lead with 74% of the counted votes.

If the results hold, Owens will serve as the city’s 55th mayor.

Sharon Owens — whose career in public service launched more than 40 years ago with a college internship at a neighborhood community center — has now made Syracuse history.

Voters elected Owens the first Black mayor of Syracuse on Tuesday. She will be the 55th mayor in the city’s 177-year history. Owens is also the second woman to win the job.

In this short documentary, 'Maximize The Moment' follows Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens on her road to becoming the first African-American Mayor of Syracuse, New York. This gives viewers an introspective look into who Sharon Owens is outside of politics. Sharon Owes takes you through her journey from working within her community, sharing her compelling story about government finding her as opposed to her seeking government. History will truly be made on Nov. 4, 2025!

With just days left before voters head to the polls, Gov. Kathy Hochul visited Syracuse on Saturday to endorse Democratic mayoral candidate Sharon Owens, calling her a “fighter” and a “true champion” for the city.

Hochul stopped at the University Building on Washington Street to support a voter mobilization event.

The redevelopment of Interstate 81, along with the arrival of Micron and its $100 billion plan to build a semiconductor chip fabrication facility in central New York, means the next mayor of Syracuse will ferry the community through massive change.

Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens believes she is ready to do that.

Today Sharon Owens earned the endorsement of Patriot PAC NY, Congressman Pat Ryan’s new political organization dedicated to building the bench of servant leaders both in New York and across the country. Every endorsed “Patriot” will come from a background of public service, including the military, law enforcement, union leadership, public school teachers, and first responders.

The Eat Local New York podcast sits down and talks to current Deputy Mayor of Syracuse, Sharon Owens. Sharon is the current frontrunner for the next Mayor of Syracuse.

Sharon Owens’ eight years as the deputy mayor of Syracuse, and long career in community service before that, persuaded the editorial board in June that she was the best of the three candidates running in the Democratic mayoral primary to lead the city into the future.

The subsequent general election campaign featuring three opponents — Republican Tom Babilon and independents Alfonso Davis and Tim Rudd — has only confirmed that opinion.

The editorial board endorses Owens for mayor of Syracuse.

Democratic and Working Families Party candidate for Mayor of Syracuse Sharon Owens announced she received the endorsements of State Senator Christopher J. Ryan, representing the 50th Senate District, and the Democratic Caucus of the Onondaga County Legislature.

Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens says she is ready for the job as the city of Syracuse’s chief executive after almost eight years learning about the transformative effects the office of mayor can have in the city.

Central Current asked mayoral candidates several questions about the issues facing the city. Here are Owens’ responses:

Syracuse Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens talks about her campaign for Mayor of Syracuse.

Election Day is November 4th, and the marquee race in Central New York is for Mayor of the City of Syracuse. The NAACP hosted a forum on Tuesday with people running for elected positions in the city.

Deputy Mayor is considered the frontrunner. This is due to the massive party enrollment the democrat party has in Syracuse. If elected, Owens would be the first black mayor in Syracuse history. This would also mean she would only the second woman to serve as mayor as well.

Democratic and Working Families Party candidate for Mayor of Syracuse Sharon Owens announced she received the endorsements of Common Councilor at-Large Rita Paniagua, the Councilor representing the first district Marty Nave, the Councilor representing the fifth district Jimmy Monto, who also serves as the democratic city chair, and City Auditor Alexander Marion.

Democratic and Working Families Party candidate for Mayor of Syracuse Sharon Owens announced she received the endorsements from CSEA Central Region 5, Teamsters Local 317 and Sierra Club Central-Northern New York Group.

Democratic and Working Families Party candidate for Mayor of Syracuse Sharon Owens announced she received the endorsements from Assemblyman Al Stirpe, the Greater Syracuse Labor Council (AFL-CIO) and the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) District Council 4.

17th Ward Democratic Committee Chair Lisa Lehman interviews Democratic and Working Families Party candidate for Mayor of Syracuse Sharon Owens.

Democratic and Working Families Party candidate for Mayor of Syracuse Sharon Owens announced she received the endorsements of New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Syracuse Common Councilor Corey Williams, and the United Auto Workers (UAW) Region 9.

Democratic and Working Families Party candidate for Mayor of Syracuse, Sharon Owens, announced today that she has received the endorsement of New York State Attorney General Letitia James.

The candidates running for Syracuse mayor this November took part in the first debate of the year Tuesday evening.

Each candidate spoke about why they're running and what they’d each like to get done.

The first forum for candidates vying for the Office of Syracuse Mayor was held at Saint John the Baptist Church on Tuesday.

Democratic and Working Families Party candidate for Mayor of Syracuse, Sharon Owens, announced today that she has received the endorsement of New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.

Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens, who is running on the Democratic and Working Families party lines to be the next mayor of Syracuse earned the endorsement of the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Local 277.

Democratic and Working Families Party candidate for Mayor of Syracuse, Sharon Owens, announced today that she has received the endorsement of the North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (NASRCC) Local 277, a respected labor organization representing skilled carpenters and tradespeople across Central and Northern New York.

The Syracuse Teachers Association is throwing its support behind Democratic mayoral candidate and current Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens.

Democratic and Working Families Party candidate for Mayor of Syracuse, Sharon Owens, announced today that she has received the endorsement of the Syracuse Teachers Association (STA), a powerful and trusted voice for educators and public education in the city.

Sharon Owens is running for election as Mayor of Syracuse. She currently serves as the Deputy Mayor of Syracuse, and over her career, Owens has worked to see the people of the City of Syracuse overcome the structural impacts of environmental factors, including smog, lead-based toxins in homes, and toxins left as remains of industrial and commercial development.

On Saturday, the Working Families Party welcomed endorsed candidates from around the state to celebrate victories in Democratic primaries. That included Syracuse Democratic mayoral nominee Sharon Owens, who won resoundingly in June with over 60% of the vote.

Fresh off a series of progressive wins in primaries across the state, the Working Families Party is hosting a gathering Saturday with Democratic mayoral nominees Zohran Mamdani of New York City, Dorcey Applyrs of Albany, Sharon Owens of Syracuse and Miles Burnett of Binghamton

Khalid Bey and Rob Romeo interview the Democratic Candidate for Mayor of Syracuse - the current Deputy Mayor of Syracuse, New York, Sharon Owens.

Sharon Owens won the Democratic primary for Syracuse mayor Tuesday, making her highly likely to be the first Black mayor of Syracuse.

If unofficial election results hold, Sharon Owens will become the Democratic nominee for mayor come November. Owens, Syracuse’s deputy mayor, ran a campaign focused on maximizing opportunities that will shape the future of the city.

Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens dominated the Democratic primary for mayor of Syracuse, defeating Common Councilors Pat Hogan and Chol Majok.

Sharon Owens has declared victory in the democratic primary for Syracuse Mayor.

Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens was the only candidate to respond. Jordan Lally, campaign manager for candidate Pat Hogan, on Friday promised to return answers for Hogan by Sunday, but she never did. Blake Carter, campaign manager for Chol Majok, initially said Majok declined to return answers to Central Current’s questions. The campaigns were given more than 10 days to return their answers. 

“We’re facing once-in-a-generation investments in infrastructure, education, and industry. As Mayor, I will ensure those investments uplift families, connect our communities, and prepare us for a stronger future, together. Syracuse, we need to have a shared belief that our best days are ahead, and understand that working families must be at the center of the progress we make.”

To the Editor:

Owens understands statue’s symbolism & Hogan flip-flops, Owens takes clear positions

The editorial board endorses Sharon Owens, the deputy to Mayor Ben Walsh for eight years, in the June 24 Democratic mayoral primary against two members of the Common Council, Patrick Hogan and Chol Majok.

Syracuse Mayoral candidate Sharon Owens unveiled her public safety plan for the city of Syracuse, emphasizing the importance of community safety.

Role model, pastor, force behind the scenes: Is this Sharon Owens’ moment to lead Syracuse?

JoDee Kenney sat down with Syracuse mayoral candidate Sharon Owens. She calls herself an adopted daughter of Syracuse after coming to the city to attend Syracuse University. During an internship, she says she fell in love with the city and its people. 

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh is putting his weight behind Sharon Owens as she runs in a three-way Democratic primary for mayor. 

The three democratic candidates running for Syracuse Mayor outlined their goals to neighbors during the Washington Square Task Force meeting in Syracuse on Tuesday, June 3.

Thankfully, there is a candidate with a record for not running from uncertainty, approaching the challenges before Syracuse with guidance from experts and community members, and caring how her decisions affect the people of Syracuse — Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens. Her portfolio highlights a leader rising to meet some of Syracuse’s most difficult issues.

Owens maintains sizeable cash advantage with Syracuse mayoral primary a month away

Deputy Mayor of Syracuse Sharon Owens discusses her aspirations as a mayoral candidate for the city.

As Syracuse approaches its mayoral primary, we need leaders who understand that good governance means being transparent, participatory and accountable.

Democratic Candidate for Mayor Sharon Owens unveiled her economic plan, titled "Inclusive & Growing Economy"

“We must ensure Syracuse’s economic growth is equitable, inclusive, and reflective of the people who call this city home. No more people with file folders full of training certificates but no job. Workforce training must lead to job placement, and people should be paid while receiving that training,”

Owens calls it her "Thriving Neighborhoods" policy agenda. She says the plan emphasizes investment in affordable housing, vacant property revitalization and public infrastructure improvements, to deal with what she calls the most critical needs for city residents.

The "Thriving Neighborhoods" agenda is rooted in findings from the Syracuse housing study. Owens noted two critical challenges the city is facing. The first is the affordability gap, which is the difference between housing costs and what households can pay. The second is the market gap or the cost of building/repairing homes relative to potential returns.

Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens on Monday made improving Syracuse’s housing stock the No. 1 pillar of her campaign to succeed Ben Walsh as mayor.

“This plan reflects a commitment to equitable growth, safe homes, and walkable, connected communities for all Syracusans.”

Syracuse Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens has received a significant endorsement in her campaign to become the city's next mayor.

The endorsements come from the College Democrats at Syracuse University, the College Democrats of New York (CDNY), and the College Democrats of America (CDA) — a national organization representing young Democratic leaders across the United States.

Sharon Owens wasn’t born in Syracuse. Instead, she found her roots here while studying at Syracuse University. Now, almost 40 years later, she is running to be the city’s first Black mayor.

The New York Working Families Party endorsed Sharon Owens for Syracuse Mayor.

This move solidifies her candidacy for the upcoming primary election in June.

College Democrats at Syracuse University, College Democrats of New York (CDNY), and College Democrats of America (CDA) have officially endorsed Sharon Owens in her campaign for Mayor of Syracuse. This endorsement highlights the growing momentum behind Owens’ grassroots campaign and its commitment to empowering young people and advancing bold, progressive change at the local level.

“I am honored to have the support of the SU Democrats, CDNY and CDA. The energy, passion and dedication of young leaders play a critical role in shaping the future of our city. Their voices matter, and I am committed to ensuring they are heard in City Hall.”

Syracuse Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens is the first mayoral candidate to submit her petition.

The Democrat's petition had 2,800 signatures. The required number of signatures is 1,000.

Sharon Owens has submitted nearly triple the number of signatures required to secure a spot on the Democratic primary ballot for Syracuse mayor.

The Onondaga County Board of Elections confirms campaign gathered more than 2,700 signatures.

Sharon Owens, a democratic candidate for mayor of Syracuse, has become the first candidate to submit nominating petitions, filing an impressive 2,800 signatures.

The Owens for Syracuse campaign has officially opened its campaign headquarters at 120 E. Washington St., marking a significant milestone in Sharon Owens’ bid to become the 55th mayor of Syracuse. The grand opening coincided with the campaign’s petition kickoff event, drawing an enthusiastic crowd of over 60 volunteers.

Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens inaugurated her campaign office in downtown Syracuse, setting up her headquarters in the historic University Building in Hanover Square, which was originally completed in 1897.

Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens inaugurated her campaign office in downtown Syracuse today, setting up her headquarters in the historic University Building in Hanover Square, which was originally completed in 1897.

The Owens for Syracuse campaign opened its campaign headquarters at 120 E. Washington St.

A couple of days after losing the support of the Syracuse Democratic Committee, mayoral candidate Sharon Owens has picked up the backing of a minor party that could guarantee her a spot on the general election ballot.

The New York Working Families Party (NYWFP) announced the endorsement of Sharon Owens for Syracuse Mayor and 23 endorsements for local elections in Syracuse. 

"The campaign continues"

Owens’ large cash advantage was built on both large and small donors. She reported receiving 202 personal donations between Sept. 11 and Jan. 11,

Owens' campaign slogan is "Maximize the moment." Something she said represents the work she's already done and changes that are coming to Syracuse.

Sharon Owens, deputy mayor of the city of Syracuse, launched her mayoral campaign Monday. She is the first to announce an official candidacy in the 2025 Syracuse mayoral elections.

“The stars are aligning in our community”

Maximize the Moment Campaign Kickoff

Democratic Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens formally announced her run Monday, according to her campaign. This comes about a month after Owens first announced she was setting up an exploratory committee.

Sharon Owens forms committee to run for Syracuse mayor in 2025

Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens become 1st candidate to set up committee for mayoral bid