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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tompkins County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Discontinuation of landline telephone service
Legislator Irene Weiser raised constituent concerns that Verizon and Frontier may discontinue copper landline service, a serious problem in rural areas without reliable cell coverage. Randy Brown said the Office for the Aging and Rep. Josh Riley are tracking it.
Stream corridor assessment studies
The county is reviewing two bids for a state-funded study of Fall Creek to identify water quality, sediment, and flood storage projects. Cornell is involved since the creek supplies its water.
Medicaid Eligibility Transition to State DOH
Starting in January, the state Department of Health takes over Medicaid eligibility determinations from county DSS. A new community Medicaid work group is forming, and a regional convening is set for July 28.
Whole Health Department Program Realignment
Whole Health is reorganizing public health programs into three divisions, including a new children and families division combining WIC, early intervention, and maternal health services, so families get services through one division instead of several.