2021 News Archives
Last night the Tompkins County Legislature appointed Dr. Christine Kitano as the County’s next Poet Laureate.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Dr. Kitano lives in Brooktondale and is an assistant professor at Ithaca College where she teaches poetry and Asian American literature. She also serves on…
McBean-Clairborne Shares State of the County, Announces 2021 Committee and Liaison Appointments
Legislature Chairwoman McBean-Clairborne shared a “State of the County” address, promising to “continue to lead from a place of confidence in each of our abilities, individually and collectively.” She…
The Tompkins County Legislature will participate in a national moment honoring lives lost to COVID-19 at the regularly scheduled meeting of the Legislature tonight (January 19) at 5:30pm. The Presidential Inaugural Committee is inviting Americans across the country to come together for a national…
County and Cayuga Health System Officials Hold Virtual Update, Detail Community Vaccine Distribution
Tompkins County officials were joined by Cayuga Health System CEO Dr. Martin Stallone for a live COVID-19 update. The update focused on the current prevalence of COVID-19 in the community, the Cayuga Medical Center’s hospital capacity, and vaccine distribution. Officials detailed vaccine…
Statement on Behalf of Tompkins County Legislature
Members of our Tompkins County Community,
What we witnessed today at the United States Capitol was abhorrent, and we extend our full condemnation of the acts by violent rioters striking at the heart of our Country’s democracy. Today was meant to…
Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Unanimously Elected for Second Term as Chairwoman, Shawna Black Unanimously Re-Elected as Vice Chairwoman
Legislator Leslyn McBean-Clairborne (D-Ithaca) was unanimously (13-0) elected as the 2021 Legislature Chairwoman following nomination by Legislator Shawna Black (D-…