Days after Ithaca Mayor Laura Lewis said she would not seek re-election in 2023 – Alderperson Robert Gesualdo Cantelmo has stepped forward.
Saying the City of Ithaca needs leadership that can deliver on its promises and promote transparency, he kicked off his campaign over the weekend.
Cantelmo represents the Fifth Ward, which includes Fall Creek and Cornell Heights.
“I am running for mayor to ensure the implementation of our green new deal and public safety reform, promote housing affordability through zoning reform and expanded tenant protections, and restore employee morale and confidence in city hall, he said in an announcement. “I will work tirelessly and in partnership with our community and my city and county government colleagues to find solutions to these challenges together.”
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