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Highlights of the 2/17/26 Tompkins County Legislature meeting

Published on February 19, 2026

NYSEG presents rate case proposal - Adoption of local law increases low-income senior property tax exemption - Hanshaw Village infrastructure upgrades project selected for $1 million grant submission - Appointments to the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency (TCIDA) and Tompkins County Development Corporation - Black History Month Proclamation

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Highlights of the 2/3/26 Tompkins County Legislature meeting

Published on February 11, 2026

The Department of Planning and Sustainability presented the 2024 Housing Snapshot. The Department of Social Services provided an update on work requirement changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Legislature approved a public hearing on February 17 on a proposed Local Law, amending the authorized exemption from taxes for certain older residents.

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Highlights of the 1/6/26 Tompkins County Legislature meeting

Published on January 08, 2026

The legislature’s first meeting of the year reflected significant changes in its size, composition, and leadership. As a result of redistricting, the number of legislators increased from 14 to 16. Eight returning members and eight newly elected members were sworn into office. Legislator Black was elected Chair, and Legislator Dawson was elected Vice Chair.

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Highlights of the 12/16/25 Tompkins County Legislature meeting

Published on December 19, 2025

This last legislative meeting of 2025 was also the final meeting for several legislators who reflected with gratitude, humility, and a shared sense of purpose, speaking to the relationships built, the work accomplished, and the responsibility of public service. The Tompkins County Legislature named the 2025 recipients of the Leslyn McBean-Clairborne Strength in Diversity award.

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