Tompkins County welcomes transformative policy changes and financial investments to address our most pressing challenges -- Governor Hochul’s 2023 State of the State address outlined a vision for a safer and more affordable New York that would have many positive impacts on our community.
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2023 News Archives
Shawna Black Re-Elected Chair, Dan Klein Elected Vice Chair
Legislator Shawna Black (D-Ithaca) was unanimously elected to a second term as Chairwoman of the Tompkins County Legislature. Black was elected to the Legislature in 2017 and represents portions of the Town of Ithaca.
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Legislature Approves $6 Million in Community Recovery Fund (CRF) Grants
Following intensive debate on some projects recommended for funding, the consideration of several amendments brought forth by Legislators, and lengthy public comment from Tompkins County residents advocating for certain…