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Local vs. Amazon Purchasing

Tompkins County

Summary

The county increasingly buys supplies through Amazon, and Hubbard wants more dollars staying with local businesses. Staff will produce a list of vendors so the committee can spot bulk purchases worth shifting to local suppliers.

At a glance

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Last discussed Jun 9, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Shifting bulk purchases to local vendors could keep more spending in the community, possibly at slightly higher cost.

✅Who benefits

Local businesses could gain county customers if purchasing shifts.

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