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

<h4>Mayor-Elect Owens Announces Public Safety Appointments</h4>

<p><strong>Join us for a can’t-miss celebration in support of Sharon Owens for Mayor!</strong></p><p>On <strong>March 29th from 12:30-4 PM</strong>, the <strong>Westcott Theater</strong> (524 Westcott St.) will come alive with music from <strong>UAD Show Group, DJ Joe Driscoll, and the Brownskin Band</strong>. Let’s come together, celebrate our community, and <strong>maximize the moment</strong> for Syracuse’s future.</p><p>See you there! 🎶🔥</p><p><a href="https://secure.actblue.com/donate/owensreception3.29.25" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Get your tickets here!</a></p>

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<h4>Sharon Owens Fundraiser: Music &amp; Community</h4>

<p><strong>Join us for a can’t-miss celebration in support of Sharon Owens for Mayor!</strong></p><p>On <strong>March 29th from 12:30-4 PM</strong>, the <strong>Westcott Theater</strong> (524 Westcott St.) will come alive with music from <strong>UAD Show Group, DJ Joe Driscoll, and the Brownskin Band</strong>. Let’s come together, celebrate our community, and <strong>maximize the moment</strong> for Syracuse’s future.</p><p>See you there! 🎶🔥</p>

<p>Sharon Owens Fundraiser: Music &amp; Community</p>

<p>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.</p>

<h4>Sharon Owens gets endorsement from carpenters union, touts longstanding partnership</h4>

<p>Sharon Owens has declared victory in the race for Mayor of Syracuse.</p><p>Owens has a commanding lead with 74% of the counted votes.</p><p>If the results hold, Owens will serve as the city’s 55th mayor.</p>

<h4>Sharon Owens declares victory in race for Mayor of Syracuse</h4>

<p>Join us at <strong>The Collegian</strong> for a night of community, conversation, and momentum in support of Sharon Owens for Mayor!</p><p>✨ <strong>5:15 - 6:00 PM</strong> – Private Reception with Sharon Owens (Trailblazer Ticket Levels)</p><p>🥂 <strong>6:00 - 6:30 PM</strong> – Cocktails &amp; Appetizers</p><p>🍽️ <strong>6:30 - 8:00 PM</strong> – Dinner &amp; Dessert</p><p>Enjoy an inspiring evening with great company, lively music, and the excitement of coming together to support a leader who knows Syracuse and is ready to take it forward.</p>

<h4>An Evening for Syracuse: Fundraiser for Sharon Owens</h4>

<p>Join us at <strong>The Collegian</strong> for a night of community, conversation, and momentum in support of Sharon Owens for Mayor!</p><p>Enjoy an inspiring evening with great company, lively music, and the excitement of of coming together to support <strong>a leader who knows Syracuse</strong> <strong>and is ready to take it forward.</strong></p>

<p>An Evening for Syracuse: Fundraiser for Sharon Owens</p>

<p>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.</p>

<h4>Hochul backs ‘fighter’ Sharon Owens in final days of Syracuse mayor’s race</h4>

<p>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.</p>

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<h4>Syracuse Deputy Mayor Opens Campaign Headquarters</h4>

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

<h4>Sharon Owens Endorsed for Syracuse Mayor</h4>

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

<h4>Sharon Owens first to file petitions to get on Syracuse mayor’s race ballot</h4>

<p>The editorial board endorses <a href="https://www.syracuse.com/news/2025/06/role-model-pastor-force-behind-the-scenes-is-this-sharon-owens-moment-to-lead-syracuse.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sharon Owens,</a> 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.</p>

<h4>Editorial endorsement: Sharon Owens in the Syracuse Democratic mayoral primary</h4>

<p><strong>“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,”</strong></p>

<h4>Owens Unveils Inclusive & Growing Economic Vision</h4>

<p>After a historic victory on November 4, 2025, becoming Syracuse’s first black Mayor-elect, Sharon Owens announces her transition team.&nbsp; 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.</p>

<h4>Syracuse Mayor-Elect Sharon F. Owens Announces Transition Team</h4>

<p>City &amp; 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...</p>

<h4>The 2025 Women Power 100</h4>

<p>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.&nbsp;</p>

<h4>We asked mayoral candidates, only 1 responded.</h4>

<p>Owens maintains sizeable cash advantage with Syracuse mayoral primary a month away</p><p></p>

<h4>Owens maintains sizeable cash advantage</h4>

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

<h4>Sharon Owens Unveils “Thriving Neighborhoods” Plan</h4>

<p>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.</p>

<h4>Mayoral candidate shares housing vision</h4>

<p>Syracuse’s next mayor has selected her top deputy.</p><p>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.</p>

<h4>Syracuse Mayor-elect Owens taps senior Walsh aide to be her second-in-command</h4>

<p>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.</p><p>Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens believes she is ready to do that.</p>

<h4>After eight years as deputy mayor, Sharon Owens says she's ready to lead</h4>

<p>Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh is putting his weight behind Sharon Owens as she runs in a three-way Democratic primary for mayor.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p>

<h4>Ben Walsh endorses Sharon Owens to succeed him as Syracuse mayor</h4>

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

<h4>Candidates for Syracuse mayor address city's challenges and opportunities at forum</h4>

<p>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.</p>

<h4>Sharon Owens Accepts Endorsements</h4>

<p>There is dynamic change and promise ahead of us, while being keenly aware of the challenges before us.&nbsp; <strong>I have urgency and hope for both.</strong></p><p><strong>As the 55th Mayor of Syracuse I walk into a transformational moment for our city.<br></strong></p>

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<h2>Big Things Ahead</h2>

<p>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.</p>

<h4>Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens wins Democratic primary</h4>

<p><strong>“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.”</strong></p>

<h4>Syracuse University Student Democrat Organizations, Nationwide Student Organization Endorsement</h4>

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

<h4>Syracuse needs leadership that prioritizes transparency, accountability (Your Letters)</h4>

<p>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.</p>

<h4>Sharon Owens Accepts Endorsement from North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Local 277</h4>

<p>This move solidifies her candidacy for the upcoming primary election in June.</p>

<h4>Owens Secures Spot on Syracuse Mayoral Ballot</h4>

<p>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.</p>

<h4>Sharon Owens Accepts Endorsement from New York State Attorney General Letitia James</h4>

<p>Democratic Candidate for Mayor Sharon Owens unveiled her economic plan, titled "Inclusive &amp; Growing Economy"</p>

<h4>Owens announces economic vision for Syracuse</h4>

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

<h4>Only one candidate for Syracuse mayor submits primary petitions to Board of Elections</h4>

<p>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.</p>

<h4>Sharon Owens announces mayoral campaign</h4>

<p>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.</p>

<h4>First pillar of Syracuse mayoral campaign</h4>

<p>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.</p>

<h4>Syracuse deputy mayor opens campaign office</h4>

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

<h4>Owens for Syracuse Turns in Over 2,800 Signatures to Onondaga County Board of Elections</h4>

<p>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.<br></p>

<h4>Indiscriminate cuts lacked thoughtfulness</h4>

<p>Good afternoon, Syracuse!&nbsp;</p><p>To God be the Glory for this great thing he has done!&nbsp;</p><p>I want to thank each and everyone of you for being her today, for those watching, listening now and later.</p><p><br></p>

<h4>Mayor Owens' Inaugural Address</h4>

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

<h4>Owens leads fundraising in Syracuse mayor’s race.</h4>

<p>The Owens for Syracuse campaign opened its campaign headquarters at 120 E. Washington St.</p>

<h4>Owens for Syracuse Opens Campaign Headquarters</h4>

<p>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.</p>

<h4>Democratic candidates running for Syracuse Mayor outline goals during north side forum<br></h4>

<p>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.</p>

<h4>Sharon Owens Accepts Endorsement from the Syracuse Teachers Association</h4>

<p>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.</p>

<h4>Endorse Sharon Owens for Mayor of Syracuse</h4>

<p>The candidates running for Syracuse mayor this November&nbsp;took part in the first debate of the year Tuesday evening.</p><p>Each candidate spoke about why they're running and what they’d each like to get done.</p>

<h4>4 Syracuse mayoral candidates square off in debate</h4>

<p>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.</p>

<h4>Sharon Owens Endorsed By Congressman Pat Ryan’s Patriot  PAC</h4>

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

<h4>Syracuse Mayor-elect Owens picks Walsh administration veterans to be her top aides</h4>

<p>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.</p>

<h4>Owens for Syracuse Opens Campaign Headquarters-2</h4>

<p>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.</p>

<h4>CSEA, Teamsters Local 317, and Sierra Club Central-Northern New York Endorse Sharon Owens</h4>

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<h4>Campaign Launch</h4>

<p>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.</p><p>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.</p>

<h4>Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens would be the first black mayor in Syracuse history, if elected</h4>

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

<h4>Syracuse Decides: Democratic Candidate for Mayor - Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens</h4>

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

<h4>Is this Sharon Owens’ moment to lead Syracuse?</h4>

<p>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.</p>

<h2>Thriving Neighborhoods</h2>

<p>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.</p>

<h4>Sharon Owens says the Syracuse Democratic Party is facing a reckoning</h4>

<p>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.</p>

<h4>Sharon Owens Accepts Endorsements from Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Corey Williams,<br>and UAW Region 9</h4>

<p>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.</p>

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

<h4>Sharon Owens elected mayor of Syracuse</h4>

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

<h4>Sharon Owens unveils public safety plan</h4>

<p>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.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p></p>

<h4>Meet Syracuse mayoral candidate Sharon Owens</h4>

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

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<p>The New York Working Families Party (NYWFP) announced the endorsement of Sharon Owens for Syracuse Mayor and 23 endorsements for local elections in Syracuse.&nbsp;</p>

<h4>NYWFP Endorsement for Syracuse Mayor</h4>

<p>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.</p>

<h4>Sharon Owens Accepts Endorsement from New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli</h4>

<p>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. </p>

<h4>Is this the next Mayor of Syracuse? - ELNY Podcast #228 with Sharon Owens</h4>

<p><strong> “The stars are aligning in our community”</strong></p>

<h4>Maximize the Moment Campaign </h4>

<p>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.</p>

<h4>Assemblyman Al Stirpe, AFL-CIO, and IUPAT District Council 4 Endorse Sharon Owens for Mayor</h4>

<p>The New York Working Families Party endorsed Sharon Owens for Syracuse Mayor.</p>

<h4>Owens receives endorsement Working Families Party</h4>

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

<h4>Meet the Candidates: Sharon Owens</h4>

<p>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.</p>

<h4>Working Families Party backs Sharon Owens</h4>

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

<h4>Sharon Owens on the Campbell Conversations</h4>

<p><strong><span style="color: var(--color-text)">Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens become 1st candidate to set up committee for mayoral bid</span></strong></p>