Mayor-Elect Sharon Owens

A person's potential for success should never be based on where they live. I am committed to enhancing the quality of our lived experience in all neighborhoods. Syracuse neighborhoods thrive when we understand the health of your neighborhood strengthens the vitality of mine.

Public safety is the collective responsibility of us all to look out for the welfare of one another. The success of that depends on a foundation of trust between the community and those appointed to protect and serve.

We often group anyone under 40 as "young people", but children, teens, and young adults represent distinct life stages with unique needs. They require tailored approaches that address their stages of development, social dynamics, economic circumstances and family situations.

A Strong Economy + Accessible Jobs = Collective Prosperity

People won’t believe our local economy is growing until they feel it in their purse or pocket. City Hall has a direct impact on the local economy by enabling business growth and job creation. That impact must be inclusive of all of Syracuse's residents.

Achieving financial sustainability is critical so we can position Syracuse to take advantage of the unprecedented economic opportunities that lie in front of us.

There is dynamic change and promise ahead of us, while being keenly aware of the challenges before us.  I have urgency and hope for both.

As the 55th Mayor of Syracuse I walk into a transformational moment for our city.