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ARPA funding and sheltering

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Last discussed Apr 21, 2026.

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ConcernedAmanda KirchgessnerApr 21, 2026

Suggested using returned ARPA funds for local food pantry grants, questioned whether building a new 80-bed shelter is the best use of money versus vacant hotels, and floated the county as a site for federally funded ibogaine addiction research.

Tompkins County Legislature - Regular Meeting — April 21, 2026 · 6:23 →