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
Northside · Southside · Titus Flats · Spencer Rd · Route 13 · West Hill