615 Diagonal Road

Akron, Ohio 44320

Phone: (330) 434-0202

Fax: (330) 434-5066

Barbara Sykes

Deputy Auditor of Administration

Since 1989, Mrs. Sykes has served as the Deputy Auditor of Administration for Summit County. In this capacity she manages the personnel, purchasing, and business services for the Summit County Auditor’s office.

As a result of her victory in the Primary Election, Mrs. Sykes will be the Democratic Nominee to represent the 44^th House District in the 2000 General Election. Mrs. Sykes is no stranger to the rigors of successful campaigning. She was the Democratic Nominee for State Treasurer in 1994 and served as the Ohio Political Director for the 1992 Clinton-Gore Campaign.

Mrs. Sykes was the first woman of color to be elected to Akron City Council, serving first as the 3^rd Ward Councilwoman serving from 1983 to 1987, and then Councilwoman-At-Large, serving from 1987 to 1989. While serving as a member of Akron City Council, Mrs. Sykes was a strong advocate for the rights of citizens who are often overlooked. She was proud to sponsor the first legislation in Akron’s history that established preferences for minority businesses. She has also served as the Director of Police Community Dialogue, an agency that provides leadership in fostering positive relationships between police officers and the Akron community.

Mrs. Sykes earned her Bachelors of Social Work and a Master of Public Administration from the University of Akron. Mrs. Sykes and her husband, Representative Sykes, are the proud parents of two daughters, Stancy and Emilia.