Alumni
Alumnus Omar Din ’19 Breaks Boundaries in Local Government
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Omar Din ’19 became the first Muslim, South Asian and youngest person at 22 years old to be elected to city council of his hometown in Sunnyvale, California.
common council
Ithaca to Avoid Worst Case Scenario in Budget Deficit, City Controller Predicts
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The Common Council discussed 5G installation, the budget deficit and Newman Golf Course during Friday’s meeting.
Cornell Law
From Homeless to Mayor: Cornell Law Alumnus Elected Kansas City Mayor
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On June 18, Quinton Lucas J.D. ’09 was elected mayor of Kansas City, Missouri. Lucas, 34, ran on a platform focused on expanding affordable housing, improving healthcare in the community, and criminal justice reform. During his run for mayor, Lucas was endorsed by the local police department, fire department and teachers’ union.
News
City Council Votes to Stiffen Penalties for Noncompliant Landlords
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Flooding toilets. Kitchens that don’t work. Ithaca’s housing market, notorious for horror stories of terrible conditions at astronomical prices, has long been a headache for Cornellians and Ithaca residents alike. Soon, the laws policing unsound housing will get sharper teeth.
News
Washington City Council Candidate Accused of Lying About Cornell Degree
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But a Cornell spokesperson, John Carberry, told The Sun that there are no records of Langley graduating from the University.