Sharon Owens’ Historic Win Comes with a Somber Reminder: Being Syracuse’s Mayor Isn’t Easy

Sharon Owens maintains huge lead in Syracuse mayor’s race with half the vote in

More than 7,000 people voted in the Democratic primary.

Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens wins Democratic primary for mayor

If unofficial election results hold, Sharon Owens will become the Democratic nominee for mayor come November. Owens, Syracuse’s deputy mayor, ran a campaign focused on maximizing opportunities that will shape the future of the city. Her Tuesday night watch party at Attilio’s on James Street showed a glimpse of what that  coalition that might steer the city into the future could look like: the architects of Syracuse’s present, labor unions and pr…