The Cornell Daily Sun (https://cornellsun.com/tag/mayor-svante-myrick/page/2/)
As Cornell’s shift to online classes and students’ departure from Ithaca continues to impact the local economy, Ithaca mayor Svante Myrick ’09 called for a rent and mortgage freeze on Thursday.
“We used to have a nine-month business and now we’re down to seven,” Collegetown Bagels and Rulloff’s owner Gregor Brous said. “So if we lose April and May then we’re down to five this year.” George Papachryssanthou, who owns a downtown restaurant and two Collegetown stores, said “There’s no way to sugarcoat it. … It’s gonna hurt.”
Mayor Svante Myrick ’09 endorses fellow alumni, Seph Murtagh, in his pursuit of the 125th State Asssembly District seat.
The radio show — focused on conversations about diversity, equity and inclusion — released its 600th episode on April 23. For this landmark, Stewart interviewed City of Ithaca Mayor Svante Myrick ’09 and Ithaca City School District Superintendent Luvelle Brown.
Mayor Svante Myrick ’09, who has helmed the City of Ithaca for almost eight years, has no intention of giving up his job anytime soon, announcing last week that he will run for his third term this November.
President Martha E. Pollack contested the idea that Cornell doesn’t pay its fair share in an interview with The Sun on Monday.
According to a copy of the letter shared with The Sun, Myrick said that the inspiration behind his letter was a letter sent to Gov. Cuomo by New York City Deputy Mayor Herminia Palacio earlier this month requesting the approval of four similar injection sites in the city.
Pete Tyler was nominated by Mayor Svante Myrick ’09 to become the next police chief. If the Common Council votes to confirms Myrick’s recommendation, he will be the first person of color to occupy that office.
Mayor Svante Myrick ’09 backed away from vetoing changes to his 2018 budget, paving the way for the amended budget, which raises taxes by 1 percent, to pass next week.
Through the program, called Pay It Forward, Ithacans in need will be able to receive free necessities such as food and toiletries from participating businesses, according to Myrick.