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Chol Majok in the News
Syracuse Common Councilor Chol Majok sees immigration policy as important local issue
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Long time Syracuse resident who calls public service a family tradition
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First former refugee to be elected to office in Onondaga County
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Advocate for New Americans in the Syracuse community
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Hopeful that the creation of a New American liaison in the Mayor’s office will foster a stronger and beneficial relationship to both new Americans and the Syracuse community
As a child he walked to freedom; then a Lost Boy walked to victory in Syracuse
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Underdog at the beginning of the race for a Council seat; visited the doorstep of nearly every home in his district to eventually win over the community
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Known for building lasting friendships and connections
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Background as a Lost Boy is inherently tied to his goal of building hope within the Syracuse community
'Lost Boy' of Sudan Wins New York State District Councilor Seat
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Once a Lost Boy of Sudan, now earned his seat on the Council
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It seems like everywhere I go there is this poverty that never separates from me and its only right to say you know what I can’t just stand by and watch, let me try to be part of the solution,” said Majok.
Meet your next Congressional representative series: Chol Majok
https://ithacavoice.org/2022/04/meet-your-next-congressional-representative-series-chol-majok/
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Inspired by his father’s decision to join the Sudanese government and fight for South Sudanese liberation, Chol Majok has always had a passion for public service
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Housing as a central issue in his campaign: “I know that, as somebody that has been in foster care and somebody that has watched other parents and families struggle, […] housing is a key component of challenging poverty.”
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Other priorities: Accessible healthcare and better education for youth
From broken universe to Syracuse, former 'Lost Boy' lands city hall job
https://www.syracuse.com/news/2013/05/from_broken_universe_to_syracu.html
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Hired as the scheduler for City Mayor Stephanie Miner
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“He’s somebody that is so American in his boundless optimism,” she said. “There are times you forget about how much he had to struggle to get here.”
Chol Majok to win Syracuse council seat, becoming 1st refugee to hold office in city
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Won a contested primary election against the Democratic Party’s pick and Emad Rahim (endorsed by the mayor) who Majok now considers a close friend
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Despite running unchallenged, Majok continues canvassing, wearing through the soles of his shoes until they had holes
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Articles concerning policy
and Council decisions
Syracuse Police, Liberty Resources expanding Mobile Crisis Response Service
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“Instead of criminalizing those that need the help the most, we want to make sure that we go extra, extra step," Syracuse Common Councilor Chol Majok said. “We gotta do something." 
Syracuse council tries again to rein in police watchdog amid staff concerns about leader
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Chair of the council’s Public Safety Committee
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Support for proposed amendment that would allow the Common Council to fire the CRB administrator for creating a hostile work environment, among other internal staff complaints.
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“It’s not spelled out in the law,” Majok said. “You want to create an environment that is safe and be explicit that there is safety here.”
To fight gun violence, Syracuse looks to hire more ‘credible messengers’ to keep peace
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Support for program aimed to hire members of the community as “credible messengers” in locations where gun violence is particularly high
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Four community organizations that would employ people tasked with keeping peace in neighborhoods
Syracuse Common Council considering resolution to 'call for peace' in Israel and Gaza
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Brought forth a resolution to call for peace to lessen the suffering of citizens in Israel and Gaza