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Svante Myrick, mayor of the City of Ithaca, talks about his accomplishments so far as mayor, why he is running for a third term and his thoughts on some of the city's top policy issues.

Q&A: Svante Myrick discusses bid for third term

By Ryan King, Assistant News Editor March 26, 2019
Svante Myrick announced on March 6 that he is running for a third term. He said if he gets a third term, he'll continue to work on improving the city.
Svante Myrick, mayor of the City of Ithaca, has been named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list for influencing law and policy during his four years as mayor.

Svante Myrick makes Forbes 30 Under 30

By Ryan King, Staff Writer January 22, 2017
In its profile of him, Forbes touted some of Myrick’s accomplishments as mayor, including his closing the $3 million deficit he inherited and his 2016 re-election victory with 89 percent of the vote.
Video – Svante's Inferno

Video – Svante’s Inferno

By Jaclyn Cataldi, Multimedia Editor August 29, 2013

Video: Safe Zone

By Andrew CasperSydney Fusto January 30, 2013
Local officials aim to reduce gun violence in Ithaca.

Myrick elected as mayor in City of Ithaca

By Adam Rosen, Contributing Writer November 10, 2011
Svante Myrick became the youngest mayor in Ithaca history, at 24 years old, after sweeping the polls in Tuesday night’s election.

Svante Myrick elected mayor

By Aaron Rosen, Contributing Writer November 9, 2011
Democrat Svante Myrick has been elected the City of Ithaca’s next mayor.

Mayor Peterson endorses Svante Myrick to be city’s next mayor

By Patrick Duprey November 2, 2011
Mayor Carolyn Peterson has endorsed Democrat Svante Myrick as her choice for the City of Ithaca’s next mayor in a radio interview this morning.
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