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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

Public safety and the Community Justice Center

Special Victims Unit and survivor-centered prosecution

DSS housing assistance and administrative errors

Election Heroes' Efforts Day

DA audit resolution

DA audit resolution and housing

DA audit resolution and budget amendment

Local economy and currency

SVU proposal and DA audit

District Attorney audit resolution

Community Justice Center / special victims unit

Axon ALPR cameras

Community Justice Center

Local currency proposal

Axon surveillance contract

Library rats and Cornell case civility

Finger Lakes Reuse funding

Community Justice Center contract

Cannabis enforcement plan

South Danby Road culvert deterioration

County destabilization / grant capacity partnership

Charter review history and process

City of Ithaca update

Rodent control and highway fuel costs

Countywide Minimum Wage Study

Youth Deer Hunting Pilot Program

ADA Compliance at Arthouse Ithaca

Election information notifications

2027 budget / property taxes

Community Justice Center / ROOTS program

Downtown conditions / CJC contract / budget

Animal abuse registry

Non-police crisis response / ROOTS program

ROOTS program and CJC contract

Public safety information and narcotics

Community Justice Center and narcotics use

Methamphetamine, drug supply, and homelessness

ROOTS community responders program

TCAT service and homelessness

Pest control and public health

Virtual public meetings local law

Tibet, Asteri building conditions, and vermin control

Tax abatements and IDA subsidies

Second Wind Cottages and Department of Social Services

Human Rights Program Manager Vacancy

Pest Control in the City of Ithaca

Human Rights Program Manager vacancy and new EHR

Downtown pest control

Crime and constitutional law

Crime prevention and police training