I will continue working to secure resources that protect public health, improve resilience, and support critical infrastructure across Ohio’s 13th District
Continue working to secure federal resources that protect public health, improve resilience, and support critical infrastructure in Ohio's 13th District.
Occurrences
"I was proud to secure this federal funding for Twinsburg and will continue working to deliver resources that strengthen our community."
"This project is an important investment in the long-term health, sustainability, and economy of the Peninsula community and the surrounding region," said Rep. Sykes. "By developing modern sanitary sewer collection and treatment facilities, we are helping protect the Cuyahoga River, preserve the n…
"Every community deserves modern, reliable public safety facilities that allow first responders to do their jobs effectively," said Rep. Sykes. "This investment will help create a new, combined safety center that strengthens coordination between police and fire personnel in Boston Heights, improves emergency response, and bette…
"From upgraded playgrounds and picnic areas to improved accessibility and nature access, this investment will make the park safer, more welcoming, and more enjoyable for everyone who visits. I was proud to secure this federal funding for Twinsburg and will continue working to deliver resources that strengthen ou…
"I’m proud to submit these 20 local projects that would bring millions of taxpayer dollars back to our community," Sykes said in a press release.
Rep. Sykes voted in favor of H.R. 8469, the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, legislation that funds veterans’ health care, benefits, toxic exposure treatment, and opioid prevention programs.
Investing in these programs is vital to keep our communities strong.
Sykes announced that HHS awarded $4,178,319 to two community health centers in her district and said these centers are essential as health care costs continue to rise.
From her first day in Congress, Emilia has pledged to connect her community to Congress... she’s cut through the noise in D.C. to bring back critical federal resources and support to Ohio’s 13th Congressional District.
Evidence
Rep. Sykes announced 20 community projects she submitted for consideration in the FY27 appropriations process, totaling $89,186,557. The release says she would keep working over the next few months to pass a responsible federal budget that includes funding for these priorities, including clean drinking water, affordable housing, safer roads, public safety, and job creation.
Sykes and Nikema Williams reintroduced the Water Infrastructure Sustainability and Efficiency (WISE) Act, which would permanently set aside 20 percent of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund for sustainable water infrastructure projects.
Sykes presented a $1.5 million ceremonial check to Stark Parks for the Ohio and Erie Canal National Heritage Area Restoration Project. The release says the funding is one of 15 Community Funding Projects totaling more than $12 million she secured in the FY26 federal budget.
Sykes announced that HHS awarded $4,178,319 to My Community Health Center in Canton and AxessPointe Community Health Center in Akron through federal health-center funding.
Sykes announced FEMA awarded Barberton $8,135,420 through the Hazard Mitigation Program for the Barberton Reservoir and Wolf Creek Dam. The release says the work will strengthen the dam, protect drinking water, reduce flood risk, and support critical infrastructure, and notes she had requested $5.8 million for the project in the FY27 budget.
Assessments
The promise was to continue securing federal resources for public health, resilience, and critical infrastructure in Ohio's 13th District. The evidence shows multiple same-term federal awards and community project funds announced by Rep. Sykes, including FEMA dam/reservoir resilience funding, HHS community health center funding, and FY26 community project funding for restoration infrastructure. These are direct deliveries within the promised categories and district context, not merely attempts.