Vernon Sykes News

Today, state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron), co-chair of the Ohio Redistricting Commission, presented a state legislative map on behalf of the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus during a meeting of the Ohio Redistricting Commission.

Today, state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron), co-chair of the Ohio Redistricting Commission, issued the following statement in response to Senate President Matt Huffman's (R-Lima) assertion regarding the state legislative map presented by the Ohio Senate Democratic Caucus during today's hearing:

Today, state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron), co-chair of the Ohio Redistricting Commission, issued a statement following the Commission's week-long series of regional public hearings:

Today, state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron), who serves as co-chair of the Ohio Redistricting Commission, announced that the regional public hearing scheduled for Thursday, August 26 from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. in Toledo will now take place in the McMaster Center at the Toledo Lucas County Public Library's Main Branch. The library is located at 325 N. Michigan St. in downtown Toledo.

Today, state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) and Ohio House Speaker Bob Cupp (R-Lima), co-chairs of the Ohio Redistricting Commission, announced the launch of the Commission's website. The website, which can be found at www.redistricting.ohio.gov, includes information about how members of the public can watch commission hearings and submit map proposals and written testimony.

Today, state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) and Ohio House Speaker Bob Cupp (R-Lima), co-chairs of the Ohio Redistricting Commission ("Commission"), announced the schedule for upcoming regional public hearings. The hearings, which will take place throughout the state from Monday, August 23 through Friday, August 27, will provide Ohioans the opportunity to contribute their ideas on the future of Ohio's state legislative districts by offering public testimony and submitting map proposals.

This week, Ohio state Senators Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) and Teresa Fedor (D-Toledo) conducted a focus group at the Tolhouse in Toledo to identify obstacles and collaborate on solutions to enhance the experience of minority business owners.

Today, Ohio Senate Minority Leader Kenny Yuko (D-Richmond Heights) and state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) issued the following statements after the United States Census Bureau released the data from the 2020 Census:

Today, Ohio state Senators Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) and state Senator Hearcel F. Craig (D-Columbus) conducted a focus group at Columbus Chamber of Commerce in Columbus to identify obstacles and collaborate on solutions to enhance the experience of minority business owners.

Today, Ohio Senate Minority Leader Kenny Yuko (D-Richmond Heights) and state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) issued the following statements after the first organizational meeting of the Ohio Redistricting Commission:

Today, Ohio Senate Minority Leader Kenny Yuko (D-Richmond Heights) announced that he appointed state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) to serve on the Ohio Redistricting Commission

Today, state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) supported the Ohio Controlling Board's decision to release more than $284 thousand for a contract with Coleman Data Solutions in Akron.

Today, state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) released the following statement after Governor Mike DeWine signed Ohio's two-year, $75 billion budget bill and issued 14 line-item vetoes.

Today, Governor DeWine signed Senate Bill 49, legislation introduced by state Senators Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) and Jay Hottinger (R-Newark) to create a payment assurance program for design professionals.

Today, state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) attended Governor Mike DeWine's ceremony to sign House Bill 168 into law. The bill gives Ohio businesses relief from unemployment benefits loan repayments, assists local governments with coronavirus recovery efforts, and funds improvements to water and sewer infrastructure, and pediatric behavioral health.

Today, state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) voted in favor of House Bill 110, the state operating budget for fiscal years 2022-2023.

Today, state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) supported the Ohio Controlling Board's decision to release more than $840 million over two years for distribution to PASSPORT Administrative Agencies.

Today, state Senator Vernon Sykes announced that they voted against House Bill 110, the state operating budget. All members of the Democratic Caucus joined in opposition.

Today, state Senators Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) and Kirk Schuring (R-Canton) announced the Senate's unanimous passage of Senate Bill 105, which allows Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and women- and veteran-owned businesses certified by the state to have that certification recognized statewide.

Today, state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) announced that applications are now open for the Ohio Legislative Service Commission's 13-month Legislative and Media Production Fellowship Program. The commission will hire 24 fellows to work with members of the Ohio General Assembly throughout 2022.

Today, state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) supported the Ohio Controlling Board's decision to release over $154 million in capital funding for school buildings in six school districts, including the state's share of over $32 million for Cuyahoga Falls City School District.

The Ohio Senate unanimously passed Senate Bill 49, legislation introduced by state Senators Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) and Jay Hottinger (R-Newark) to create a payment assurance program for design professionals.

In response to a letter sent to Governor Mike DeWine by state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) and House Minority Leader Emilia Strong Sykes (D-Akron) requesting accessible Covid-19 vaccination locations in the Akron region, one permanent vaccination site and two pop-up clinics will open in the Akron area.

Today, the Ohio Senate Finance Committee will start informally hearing the 2022-2023 state budget. Ranking member state Senator Vernon Sykes (D-Akron) released the following statement:

Today, Senator Sykes (D-Akron) applauded the Senate passage of Senate Bills 108, 109 and 110, which address the financial impact of Covid-19 in the state of Ohio.