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Finger Lakes Reuse funding crisis→At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
Public comments (3)
ConcernedGideon StoneOct 6, 2026
Argued Finger Lakes Reuse is a public utility handling 10% of county materials on a stagnant $190,000 contract, and may close without $400,000 more next year.
Tompkins County Legislature - Regular Meeting — October 6, 2026 · 9:16 →SupportiveRay SchlauterOct 6, 2026
Argued the solid waste fee legally can fund reuse diversion services and asked the board to put a $10 fee increase into contingency so Finger Lakes Reuse can bid competitively.
Tompkins County Legislature - Regular Meeting — October 6, 2026 · 12:33 →SupportiveDiane CohenOct 6, 2026
The CEO said county support has been flat for years against a $3.5 million payroll and asked the county to recognize and value the organization's waste-reduction work.
Tompkins County Legislature - Regular Meeting — October 6, 2026 · 15:59 →