The Tompkins County Legislature met in a second retreat session to consider budget preparation information from County Administrator Lisa Holmes. Ultimately, following a straw poll a majority of Legislators agreed to ask County Administration to begin drafting a 2024 budget with a 2% tax levy…
2023 News Archives
The Tompkins County Opioid Task Force is announcing $700,000 in available grant funding for community not-for-profit organizations seeking to further address the opioid crisis. The Task Force is seeking applicants who will serve Tompkins County residents by strengthening the local overdose…
The Tompkins County Finance Department invites interested bidders to attend an information session on Tuesday May 30 at 7pm. The auction will be held on Monday June 5 at 7pm. Both events will be held at the Tompkins County Whole Health building’s Rice Room at 55 Brown Road, Ithaca. These…
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…