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MEET KRIS
Kris Haines-Sharp is a former teacher and school administrator running to represent the City of Ithaca’s newly redistricted 2nd Ward on Common Council. She is currently an Alderperson representing the 5th Ward, having been nominated to fill a vacancy and voted in unanimously by Common Council members.
Kris was born in Jordan and raised in Palestine and Israel before attending college in the United States. These formative years influenced Kris’ world view and her commitment to social justice and lifting the voices of the marginalized.
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Eleanor’s Legacy Endorses Kris Haines-Sharp for City of Ithaca Common Council Ward 2
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Dr. Vivek Murthy – To Be a Healer
I recently listened to this profoundly moving interview with Dr.Vivek Murthy on the On Being podcast. Dr. Murthy speaks about many of the challenges...
Kris’ Housing Journey in Ithaca
This is a short video I made describing my journey with housing in Ithaca. I'd love to hear from you about yours. Please reach out to me via my...