Background Information on FIRMs, How Might it Impact You? Due to FEMA identifying the need to modernize the existing 1980s-era Flood Insurance Rate Maps, Tompkins County will receive updated maps resulting in flood insurance requirements for property owners in affected areas as well as updates to…
2023 News Archives
Legislature Hears Presentation on Center of Government Planning Chairwoman Shawna Black (D-Ithaca) invited Tompkins County Administrator Lisa Holmes to present on the planning activities to-date regarding the Center of Government project. Black stated, “This presentation will set us up for…
During the April 4 meeting of the Tompkins County Legislature, Laura W. Johnson-Kelly was named Tompkins County Historian. The appointment of a municipal historian is required by New York State law for every municipality with over 400 residents. Johnson-Kelly’s appointment follows a search process…
The Community Justice Center, a collaborative between the City of Ithaca and Tompkins County tasked with implementing joint Reimagining Public Safety plans, is seeking applicants for its volunteer Advisory Board. Applications should be submitted by April 25, the application form is accessible…
Will Tompkins County be the “Votingest” in 2023? Civic Engagement Coalition Presents on Get out the Vote Initiative Jeff Furman, a local activist and social entrepreneur presented on Rejoice the Vote, an organized effort to…
Tompkins County officials are ramping up efforts asking Governor Kathy Hochul to reconsider her plans to shift $625 million in Medicaid costs to county governments by intercepting eFMAP funds. Tompkins County has estimated that the 2024 budget impact would be $1.5 million (equal to a 3% increase in…
Tompkins County Whole Health and the Sheriff’s Office are announcing a newly created law enforcement and mental health co-response team called the Crisis Alternative Response and Engagement (CARE) Team. The CARE Team will be piloted this year with funding for Licensed Clinical Therapist positions (…
Tompkins County Historian Carol Kammen Recognized The Legislature recognized outgoing County Historian Carol Kammen with a proclamation. Many of Kammen’s peers shared in the celebration by joining the meeting and offering comments on her tenure as historian and impact on the community through…
Former members of the U.S. military living in the Town of Caroline, who also served during the Cold War era, can now apply for a newly available real property tax exemption, announced the Tompkins County Departments of Assessment and Veterans Services. Thanks to the leadership of the Town of…
Tompkins County Details Potential Local Impact of State Budget Tompkins County Administrator Lisa Holmes spoke about the Governor’s proposal to eliminate the passthrough of Enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Program (eFMAP) funds to Counties. Holmes underscored the seriousness of the measure,…