City of Syracuse

Today Mayor Walsh and County Executive McMahon joined Honorable Franklin Parker, Assistant Secretary of the Navy for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, and Rear Admiral Josh Jackson as well as members of the Navy to kick off Navy Week in Syracuse! More than 60 Sailors will participate in education and community outreach events throughout the city until August 31. Find a calendar of events here: https://bit.ly/3XobtML

Mayor Walsh visited the NYS Fairgrounds for Law Enforcement Day yesterday, and Fire, Rescue & EMS Day today to take part in ceremonies paying tribute to the brave first responders who have given their lives, and who continue to put their lives on the line for the safety and health of our communities each day. Your courage does not go unnoticed, and your sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Mayor Walsh and Syracuse Fire Department Chief Monds announced the appointment of 27-year veteran Elton Davis to Executive Deputy Chief of Fire. Davis’ new leadership role includes planning, organizing and providing oversight to firefighting and administrative operations in all facets of the Department. Chief Monds says, “Chief Davis has a proven track record and possesses the insight, skillset and leadership necessary for this position. He has been an example of dedication and safety in every role he has served in our department. He will have the responsibility of acting as the Fire Chief in my absence and I could not be more confident in his abilities.” “Syracuse is a safer city because of Chief Davis’ dedicated service. His commitment to fire prevention in homes, businesses, schools, places of worship, stadiums, and buildings of all types is exemplary. Throughout his career, he has made the protection of others his number one priority. That has earned the respect of people throughout our community and among his fellow fire professionals. I am honored to join Chief Monds in appointing him to this new role in the department,” said Mayor Walsh. Read more: https://bit.ly/3MnqcSK

The Department of Neighborhood and Business Development is seeking feedback from residents and agencies to determine housing and community development priorites over the next five years. Information gathered from two Housing and Neighborhood Surveys will help the department assess neighborhood needs and identify strategic priorities for distributing federal funds. To learn more and take the survey, visit syr.gov/news

The City of Syracuse Department of Neighborhood and Business Development will host a public input meeting to hear from residents about the Syracuse Housing Strategy. The meeting takes place on Wed. Aug. 21 at 5:30 p.m. at Soule Branch Library. Read more at syr.gov/news

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the appointment of Laura Spence to Assistant Director of Purchase. Spence is responsible for overseeing the procurement of all materials, services and construction needs. She will also create and implement procurement processes to comply with City ordinances and advise on updates to relevant policies and procedures. Read more at syr.gov/news

Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh announced the appointment of Vaughn Davis as the Assistant Director of Equity Compliance in the Office of Management and Budget. Working as a part of the Division of Equity Compliance and Social Impact (DECSI), Davis will be critical to the coordination of planning City procurement. Read more at syr.gov/news

Happy #CityHallSelfie Day! Organized by ELGL, City Hall Selfie Day is a celebration of public service showcasing pride in local government institutions. Thank you to all our city employees for your hard work and dedication to our community and for choosing to #WorkForSyracuse 🧡

Learn how the Syracuse Housing Strategy can help your neighborhood! Join us on Wed. Aug. 21 at 5:30 p.m. at Soule Branch Library to learn what the strategy recommends for the Eastwood, Elmwood, Salt Springs, and Tipperary Hill neighborhoods. More: syr.gov/housingstrategy

Yesterday afternoon, Syracuse Mayor Ben Walsh and Boise Mayor Lauren McLean joined forces and signed a joint proclamation declaring Syracuse and Boise to be “sister cities.” The mayors said their cities will work together to maximize the benefits of federal, state and private sector investments in the semiconductor industry occurring in their communities. Read more and watch the virtual ceremonial signing and remarks here: https://bit.ly/3M7fakv