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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Tompkins County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
County destabilization / grant capacity partnership
Countywide Minimum Wage Study
2027 budget / property taxes
Tax abatements and IDA subsidies
City of Ithaca report
Tax cap override
Political economy expertise in government
Local currency and volunteer responder rebates
Paid caregiver/parental leave
Minimum wage study and federal investment resolution
In Rem Foreclosure Law Resolution
Center of Government / Herald Square
Paid caregiver leave
Caregiver Leave Policy
Transferable local rebates for volunteer responders
Local taxes and transferable rebates
Elections and Center of Government
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Tompkins County from local and regional media.
Widespread flu cases ‘worrisome,’ Tompkins County medical director says
Widespread flu cases ‘worrisome,’ Tompkins County medical director says 607 News Now
Oct 29, 2026Tompkins 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, 2026General Election 2026: Midterm Ballot Guide for Tompkins County Voters
General Election 2026: Midterm Ballot Guide for Tompkins County Voters Ithaca Times
Oct 28, 2026Jane Doe case spurs Tompkins County action on two fronts
Jane Doe case spurs Tompkins County action on two fronts The Ithaca Journal
Oct 27, 2026Tompkins 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, 2026Cold 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, 2026Tompkins County 2026 general election preview
Tompkins County 2026 general election preview The Ithaca Voice
Oct 26, 2026Tompkins County Extension Awarded $671K for Open Space Conservation
Tompkins County Extension Awarded $671K for Open Space Conservation Finger Lakes Daily News
Oct 25, 2026Early 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, 2026Voting 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, 2026Highlights of the Oct. 6 Tompkins County Legislature meeting
Highlights of the Oct. 6 Tompkins County Legislature meeting Tompkins Weekly
Oct 21, 2026Tompkins 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