The Ithaca Common Council is composed of two representatives from each of Ithaca's five wards. The 4th ward has a heavy student population, since it consists mostly of Collegetown (see right).The 4th ward is currently represented by Cornell alum Svante Myrick '09 -- who was elected last year -- and also by the significantly older Nancy Shuler, who is not running for re-election. Myrick has a pretty compelling personal story and has gotten a lot of publicity for his leadership success.
Running to replace Shuler is Cornell student Eddie Rooker '10, who is the current Interfraternity Council (IFC) president and an all-around good guy.
The similarities between Myrick and Rooker don't end with their alma mater. Both served on the Interfraternity Council before running for Common Council. Not only that -- they are brothers in the same fraternity.
It certainly seems like Rooker will win, and I'm confident he'll do a good job. Another example of Greek leadership positions serving as springboards to greater things.
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