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meet cjala surratt
My campaign is centers a simple principle: leadership should advance the common good. I'm a lifelong Syracuse resident, a Syracuse City School District graduate, and a Syracuse University alum. I've worked as a community advocate, policy leader, and entrepreneur, supporting local organizations and connections across our city. As a downtown business owner and parent raising two daughters with my husband, Dr. Emad Rahim, I know how policy shapes everyday life. I'm committed to affordable housing, reducing poverty, protecting vulnerable neighbors, supporting youth and workforce development, investing in the creative economy, and ensuring public resources are direct to the public good.
Explore Cjala's journey as a Syracuse PR and marketing professional, community advocate, board member and downtown business owner. See how building businesses, nurturing the arts, and engaging with our neighborhoods creates opportunity, connection, and lasting community change.
my plan for syracuse
Fighting for Every Syracuse Neighborhood
My platform focuses on urgent, interconnected priorities that strengthen stability, opportunity, and trust across our city.
Housing & Healthy Neighborhoods
INvest in Youth & Families
Safe & Inclusive Communities
Reduce Poverty &
Expand Job Opportunity
expand Creative Economy
Responsive &
Reliable City Systems
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Individuals may contribute up to $1,000 per year. Corporations up to $5,000 total per year. Make checks payable to Friends of Cjala Surratt. Mail to: Team Surratt, PO Box 11229, 401 W. Division St., Syracuse, NY 13218. Contributions are voluntary and not tax-deductible.
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