2023 News Archives
Tompkins County’s website (www.tompkinscountyny.gov) now has content translated accurately into eight languages commonly used as a primary language other than English by individuals and families in the community. At this time content is still being posted on the website in each language –…
Leer en español Chairwoman Shawna Black Makes Remarks on Welcoming Asylum Seekers Tompkins County Legislature Chairwoman Shawna Black's (D-Ithaca) remarks are included in their entirety below: Tompkins County has always prided itself on being a caring, accepting, and open community. As we…
The Tompkins County Highway Department is inviting community members and groups to adopt a portion of highway to support cleanup efforts. Adopt-a-Highway volunteers assist with cleanup of litter and debris for beautification, road safety for motorists and bicyclists, and to reduce pollution in…
On Monday, May 8th, the findings of the Tompkins County organization-wide compensation analysis were presented at the Legislature’s Budget, Capital & Personnel Committee meeting. The findings are published on the Tompkins County Human Resources Department’s website. The analysis was…
To encourage more submissions from local students, the Board of Elections is extending the deadline for the “I Voted” sticker contest until June 1, and offering the opportunity for middle school-age students (grades 5 and up) as well as high school students to submit artwork. Contest rules and…
The Tompkins County Opioid Task Force, a group appointed by the Legislature, is seeking community input on how best to use funds distributed to the County from recent Opioid Settlements. A survey is now open through May 29 for community members to share input on how $700,000 can best be used in…
Resolution Passes Amending Strategic Tourism Planning Board Budget to Support Arts and Culture Organizations, Tourism Programming A resolution passed unanimously (14-0) allocating unspent room tax from 2022 into the current budget for several items including $685,000 to Arts and Cultural…
Tompkins County Administrator Lisa Holmes presented a budget preparation overview to the Legislature, outlining relevant economic indicators and local budget factors in the leadup to developing the 2024 County Budget. Holmes’ presentation began with a statement that the outlook is currently…
The Transportation Equity Needs Assessment survey is now available for the public. The Tompkins County Transportation Equity Coalition is conducting a survey to understand community transportation needs and experiences and learn what changes might help. Results of the survey will be presented and…
The Tompkins County Ethics Advisory Board (EAB) has issued an Advisory Opinion in response to a complaint letter received in May of 2022 containing allegations regarding Reimagining Public Safety initiatives at the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County. The Advisory Opinion was issued by a vote of 4-0…