Robert Cantelmo is the mayor of Ithaca, New York, a position he has held since 2024. He previously represented Fall Creek and Cornell Heights on the city's Common Council from 2022 to 2023. Cantelmo earned a bachelor's degree in political science from American University, a master's degree in international affairs from George Washington University, and a master's degree in government from Cornell University. As mayor, he presides over the Common Council under Ithaca's council-manager form of government. He became the first mayor under Ithaca's council-manager form of government. His stated priorities include housing and zoning reform and decarbonization.
We have documented 1 statement by Robert Cantelmo, in 1 case. Each statement below gives the quotation, its original source and a link to the full case.
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Robert Cantelmo calls Cornell's response appalling and proposes a moratorium on student-event permits until Cornell adopts clearer accountability standards.
“failed to hold the perpetrators to account”
Open source (opens in a new tab)Ithaca mayor proposes a student-event permit moratorium · The Cornell Daily SunCantelmo's statement and proposed moratorium
Cornell says its investigation led to expulsions and suspensions. Critics say its response to the Chi Phi allegations was inadequate and opaque. The civil complaint mentions essays as a way to mitigate conduct, not as the only sanction.
