Summary
The county set an October 27 public hearing on the 2027 budget and capital program, with adoption required by December 10. The expanded budget committee is still hearing from departments before amendment votes.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
The 2027 budget and five-year capital program will set county spending and property tax levels.
Residents get a chance to weigh in on the budget before it's adopted.
Legislators who prefer printed copies may find the opt-in process less convenient.
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Tompkins County Lawmakers Approve $100K Annual Support for Justice Center
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Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee - Regular Meeting — September 14, 2026
The county set an October 27 public hearing on the 2027 budget and capital program, with adoption required by December 10. The expanded budget committee is still hearing from departments before amendment votes.
Public Safety Committee - Regular Meeting — July 28, 2026
The Department of Emergency Response landed a new lease revenue stream from a tower co-locator at Irish Hill and wants to spend about $44,752 of it on shortfalls in training, fuel, insurance, and repairs. Another lease adding 10 feet of tower could bring in $2,500 more per month.
Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee - Regular Meeting — June 8, 2026
Departments are entering 2027 budget requests due June 22, and the county is rolling out a redesigned online budget book with graphics and expandable detail. Several legislators want printed copies phased out entirely.
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