2024 News Archives
The Ithaca Tompkins Community Justice Center (CJC) invites the community to watch a newly published short documentary video on the healing process behind the creation of a new mural on the Ithaca Commons. The CJC is a collaborative between the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County responsible for…
Tompkins County Legislature Commits to Exploring a Local Minimum Wage The Tompkins County Legislature, with a vote of 11-3 (Legislators Mike Sigler (R-Lansing), Dan Klein (D-Danby), and Mike Lane (D-Dryden) opposed) passed a resolution committing to explore the possibility of establishing a…
6 August 2024 How does it feel to know Black educators in our community face threats of racial violence? What do you think of reports that Black farmers feel unwelcome and experience harassment? Or the tragic irony of children targeted by racial slurs and insults in Stewart Park on the Fourth of…
Reflecting the Ithaca Police Department’s commitment to being community-focused and enhancing community safety, the Ithaca/Tompkins Community Justice Center has launched a campaign encouraging area residents to consider a career in law enforcement. The campaign’s core message is that the Ithaca…
County-Owned Land on “Block 14” to be Further Considered for Potential Redevelopment Legislators discussed the County-owned properties on “Block 14” in the City of Ithaca, between Seneca Street and West Martin Luther King Jr. / State Street, and South Albany Street and South Geneva Street. The…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Related to the CrowdStrike outage affecting Microsoft systems worldwide, the following Tompkins County services are impacted: The Tompkins County Department of Motor Vehicles is closed to the public this morning, further updates will be posted to https://www.…
Tompkins County is planning for the design and construction of an accessible, safe, and inclusive emergency shelter to house approximately 100 adults experiencing homelessness in the community. On Thursday July 18, Tompkins County issued a request for qualifications (RFQ) from development partners…
Tompkins County has announced the search for its next Administrator. The Administrator reports to the Tompkins County Legislature, acts as the Chief Executive Officer, and is responsible for the creation and execution of the County’s budget and overseeing County government operations. The…
The Tompkins County Office of Human Rights is announcing a new brand identity and inviting the public to learn more about the resources available through the Office. New signage is being installed for the Office located at 120 W. Martin Luther King, Jr. Street in Ithaca, and the old logo will…
The Tompkins County Board of Elections is announcing the winners of the 2024 voting sticker contests. Over 1,700 votes were cast by the public, selecting Ahava Sapp’s “Future Voter” design featuring the “S.S. Ballot Vote Boat” and Ruby LeCroy’s “I Voted” design featuring a frog on a flower. The…