Washington, March 9 -- Representative Emilia Sykes issued the following press release:

U.S. Representative Emilia Sykes (OH-13) hosted a "Housing Together" roundtable Saturday at the East Akron Neighborhood Development Corporation, bringing together housing advocates, local leaders, and community stakeholders to discuss rising housing costs and ways to protect homeowners in Ohio's 13th Congressional District.

The discussion focused on expanding affordable housing, increasing homeownership, and strengthening consumer protections. Participants also highlighted barriers to ownership, housing shortages, and the need to fight discrimination in the housing market.

"The cost of housing continues to rise, and families across Northeast Ohio are f...