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Chol Majok will lead Syracuse into a future where families thrive, neighborhoods flourish, and opportunities are accessible for all.
SYRACUSE
IS HOME
Syracuse needs a new beginning.
We need leaders who are dedicated
to making government work for everyone.
Together, we can create a city that reflects our shared values and delivers opportunities for all.
Chol Majok
mayoral candidate for Syracuse
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ABOUT CHOL
Chol Majok was born in South Sudan and moved to the United States 23 years ago - one of the "Lost Boys" of South Sudan. He is a 2004 graduate of Fowler High School. While in high school, he was in foster care as an orphaned Unaccompanied Refugee Minor (URM).
Chol went to college at Syracuse University, University of Albany, and completed a doctorate in executive leadership at St. John Fisher University.
Chol has over ten years of constituent service experience at the local and state levels. He is an elected member of the Syracuse Common Council, serving as chair of the Council's Public Safety Committee. As a legislator, Chol has always been a fierce advocate for under-represented communities. His leadership is shaped by a deep understanding of the struggles ordinary people face and a relentless commitment to equity, fairness, and justice.
Chol has been married for 14 years to Abiei. They have six children: Akuch, Gop, Majok, Akau, Yar, and Agoot. They are homeowners in Syracuse's Elmwood neighborhood.
NEW BEGINNINGS
Learn where Chol stands on important issues for the Syracuse community.
Safe, affordable housing for our community
Housing is at a crisis point in Syracuse. With a shrinking tax base and a deteriorating housing supply, we must act now to ensure affordable, quality homes for all. Chol’s leadership will focus on rebuilding our housing infrastructure through collaboration and innovative public-private partnerships, making Syracuse a city where families can truly thrive.
