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Mayor of Syracuse
Flag of Syracuse, New York.svg
Flag of the City of Syracuse
Ben Walsh (52164078322) (3x4a).jpg
Incumbent
Ben Walsh
since January 1, 2018
Style The Honorable
Term length Four years; limited to two terms
Inaugural holder Harvey Baldwin
Formation 1848
Salary $115,000 (2019)
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A mayor is the top leader of a city. They help make important decisions for everyone living there. This article tells you about the people who have been mayors of Syracuse, New York.

The current mayor of Syracuse is Ben Walsh. He started his term on January 1, 2018. He is the 54th person to hold this important job.

What Does a Mayor Do?

A mayor is like the chief executive of a city. They work to make the city a better place. This includes things like managing city services. They also help with public safety and city planning. Mayors lead city meetings and represent the city. They often work with other leaders to solve problems.

A Look Back: Mayors of Syracuse

Syracuse has had many mayors since it became a city. The first mayor was Harvey Baldwin. He took office in 1848. Back then, mayors served for shorter terms. Over time, the rules for how long a mayor serves changed.

Important Leaders of Syracuse

Many different people have served as mayor. Each one helped shape the city. Here are a few notable mayors:

  • Harvey Baldwin: He was the very first mayor of Syracuse in 1848.
  • Willis B. Burns: He was the first mayor to serve a two-year term. This happened from 1886 to 1887.
  • Stephanie A. Miner: She made history as the first female mayor of Syracuse. She served from 2010 to 2018.
  • Ben Walsh: He is the current mayor. He is also the first mayor of Syracuse to be elected as an independent candidate. This means he does not belong to one of the main political parties.

Mayors in Syracuse now serve for four years. They can only serve two terms in total. This rule helps bring new ideas and leaders to the city.

How Syracuse Mayors are Elected

Mayors are chosen by the people of Syracuse. Citizens vote in elections to pick their leader. These elections happen every four years. The person who gets the most votes becomes the mayor. It's an important way for people to have a say in their city's future.

Images for kids

  • Harvey baldwin mayor of Syracuse (cropped)

    Harvey Baldwin, the first mayor of Syracuse.

  • Jacob Amos mayor of Syracuse (cropped)

    Jacob Amos, who served from 1892 to 1895.

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