Syracuse elects its first Black mayor and second woman, Sharon Owens: ‘This is more than a win’
Syracuse just made history. On Tuesday, Nov. 4, 62-year-old Sharon Owens became the city’s first Black mayor. “We did it, Syracuse,” her campaign wrote on Instagram. “Sharon Owens has been elected our next mayor! This is more than a win — it’s a movement powered by community, love, and a shared vision for a stronger Syracuse. Thank you to everyone who voted, volunteered, and believed.” Owens won with over 13,000 votes, defeating Republican Thomas Babilon and independents Alfonso Davis and […]
