Emilia Sykes

08/21/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/21/2026 14:27

Sites with Sykes: Rep. Sykes Visits Senior Living Facility, Chemical Manufacturer, and Participates in a Housing Roundtable

August 21, 2026

Sites with Sykes: Rep. Sykes Visits Senior Living Facility, Chemical Manufacturer, and Participates in a Housing Roundtable

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) hosted Sites with Sykes, an annual segment that takes place during the August district work period. During this time, Rep. Sykes visits local businesses and organizations to see firsthand their daily operations and the impact of their work on Ohio's 13th Congressional District. This week's Sites with Sykes included visits to Univar Solutions and Canterbury of Twinsburg, and participation in a housing roundtable hosted by the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio (COHHIO).
"This week, I've traveled the district, meeting with members of the International Chemical Workers Union Council who work at Univar Solutions, seniors living at Canterbury of Twinsburg, and housing advocates championing affordable housing in Stark County," said Rep. Sykes. "During each of my visits, I enjoyed hearing directly from constituents who live and work in Ohio's 13th Congressional District about the issues that matter to them most: safe working conditions, protecting Social Security and Medicare, and affordable housing."

Pictured: Congresswoman Sykes tours Univar Solution's facility.
"We were honored to welcome Congresswoman Emilia Sykes to our Twinsburg facility and appreciate the thoughtful discussion on policies impacting the chemical industry, supply chains, and American manufacturing," said Dr. Dwayne Roark, Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Marketing & Communications at Univar Solutions. "We thank Congresswoman Sykes for her leadership and engagement on issues that support innovation, competitiveness, and economic growth in Ohio and across the United States."


Pictured: Congresswoman Sykes speaks during the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio's roundtable.
Amy Riegel, executive director of the Coalition on Homelessness and Housing in Ohio, said COHHIO meets frequently with federal and state policymakers around the state to discuss ways to address housing insecurity.
"As we've been speaking with elected officials throughout Ohio, it's clear that affordable housing has become a major issue for candidates from both parties. They understand that the cost of housing is rising faster than Ohioans' wages. And they understand that this gap increases homelessness and strains our shelters, hospitals, schools, and foster care system," Riegel said.
"Congress has a big role to play in helping local communities address the affordable housing crisis. By investing at the federal, state, and local levels, together we can create a solid foundation for vulnerable Ohioans to thrive, while reducing spending on other publicly funded services," Riegel said.
COHHIO provided data illustrating the extent of housing insecurity in Stark County:
  • 31% of Stark County households - nearly 48,000 - are renters
  • Stark County renters need to earn $20.88/hour to afford a modest two-bedroom apartment
  • Stark County renters earn an average of $15.78/hour
  • One fifth of Stark County renters are spending over half their household income on rent.
  • Stark County has a shortage of 7,635 of affordable units available to the county's 12,135 extremely low income households.
Pictured: Congresswoman Sykes with local leadership and nurses of Canterbury of Twinsburg.
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