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What residents are talking about in Tompkins County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

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Recent coverage of Tompkins County from local and regional media.

607 News Nowflu season public health

Widespread flu cases ‘worrisome,’ Tompkins County medical director says

Widespread flu cases ‘worrisome,’ Tompkins County medical director says 607 News Now

Oct 29, 2026

Ithaca TimesSpecial Victims Unit proposal

Tompkins County Proposes Special Victims Unit in Response to Sexual Violence

Tompkins County Proposes Special Victims Unit in Response to Sexual Violence Ithaca Times

Oct 29, 2026

Ithaca Times2026 midterm election ballot guide

General Election 2026: Midterm Ballot Guide for Tompkins County Voters

General Election 2026: Midterm Ballot Guide for Tompkins County Voters Ithaca Times

Oct 28, 2026

The Ithaca JournalJane Doe case county response

Jane Doe case spurs Tompkins County action on two fronts

Jane Doe case spurs Tompkins County action on two fronts The Ithaca Journal

Oct 27, 2026

The Ithaca Journalhousing market trends

Tompkins County home prices dip slightly in July, up 14.3% from 2025

Tompkins County home prices dip slightly in July, up 14.3% from 2025 The Ithaca Journal

Oct 27, 2026

14850.comCode Blue shelter activation

Cold weather after strong cold front means Tompkins County is activating Code Blue shelter program this weekend

Cold weather after strong cold front means Tompkins County is activating Code Blue shelter program this weekend 14850.com

Oct 26, 2026

The Ithaca Voiceelection preview

Tompkins County 2026 general election preview

Tompkins County 2026 general election preview The Ithaca Voice

Oct 26, 2026

Finger Lakes Daily Newsopen space conservation

Tompkins County Extension Awarded $671K for Open Space Conservation

Tompkins County Extension Awarded $671K for Open Space Conservation Finger Lakes Daily News

Oct 25, 2026

14850.comelection updates

Early voting begins this weekend in Tompkins County, and time-off-to-vote rules

Early voting begins this weekend in Tompkins County, and time-off-to-vote rules 14850.com

Oct 25, 2026

14850.comelection administration

Voting machines were not working at Tompkins County early voting sites on Saturday, but have been fixed

Voting machines were not working at Tompkins County early voting sites on Saturday, but have been fixed 14850.com

Oct 24, 2026

Tompkins Weeklylegislative meeting

Highlights of the Oct. 6 Tompkins County Legislature meeting

Highlights of the Oct. 6 Tompkins County Legislature meeting Tompkins Weekly

Oct 21, 2026

Finger Lakes Daily Newsbudget approval

Tompkins County Lawmakers Approve $100K Annual Support for Justice Center

Tompkins County Lawmakers Approve $100K Annual Support for Justice Center Finger Lakes Daily News

Oct 20, 2026

Community pulse

Special Victims Unit and survivor-centered prosecution

Public safety and the Community Justice Center

DSS housing assistance and administrative errors

District Attorney audit resolution

SVU proposal and DA audit

DA audit resolution and budget amendment

DA audit resolution and housing

DA audit resolution

Axon ALPR cameras

Axon surveillance contract

Community Justice Center / special victims unit

Community Justice Center

Library rats and Cornell case civility

Community Justice Center contract

Cannabis enforcement plan

Youth Deer Hunting Pilot Program

Rodent control and highway fuel costs

ADA Compliance at Arthouse Ithaca

Election information notifications

Downtown conditions / CJC contract / budget

Community Justice Center / ROOTS program

Animal abuse registry

Non-police crisis response / ROOTS program

Public safety information and narcotics

Community Justice Center and narcotics use

ROOTS program and CJC contract

Methamphetamine, drug supply, and homelessness

ROOTS community responders program

Pest control and public health

Tibet, Asteri building conditions, and vermin control

Pest Control in the City of Ithaca

Human Rights Program Manager Vacancy

Downtown pest control

Crime and constitutional law

Crime prevention and police training

Public information and homeless exception zone

Flock cameras and privacy policy

Flock cameras and AI policy

Public information and homelessness

Surveillance policy principles

Inclusive public services

Homelessness and sanctioned camping

Homeless encampment and public information

Peer Support for Tompkins County Employees

Homicide of Breanne Keane and youth safety

First responders and youth mentorship

Asteri, methamphetamine crisis, Seneca Street Garage

SNAP, Human Rights Office, Construction Diversity

Narcan Training in Schools

Methamphetamine enforcement and treatment