Kayla Matos

Kayla Matos a lifelong Ithacan and the Deputy Director of Southside Community Center. She won the Democratic Primary Election in June and is defending her win in November General Election.

Her campaign is focused on stopping gentrification and displacement, and investing in local organizations that are already working to address issues in the community.

Kayla has seen firsthand the disruption that profit-seeking development has brought to Ithaca, and she was motivated to run after seeing the City’s budget process neglect community needs. As a candidate for Ward 1, Kayla will work hard to support the community that has in turn supported her.

Endorsements

  • Assemblymember Anna Kelles

  • State Senator Lea Webb

  • Alderperson Ducson Nguyen

  • Former Alderperson Seph Murtaugh

  • Planned Parenthood Greater NY Votes PAC

New York Working Families Party

Ithaca Tenants Union

Sunrise Movement Ithaca

Ithaca DSA

Workers United

Dr. Nia Nunn

Chavon Bunch

County Legislator Veronica Pillar

Ward 1

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