Kayla Matos is a lifelong Ithacan and the deputy director of Southside Community Center. Her campaign is focused on stopping gentrification and displacement and investing in community resources. She’s 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.
This spring, Kayla won her primary against an incumbent with the help of excited community volunteers, making her the Democratic Nominee. Now, she's facing a general election challenge against the same candidate and needs your support to make sure she can reach every voter. Donations will help Kayla defend her decisive victory and bring her vision for a vibrant, supportive community and a people-first economy to Ithaca.