Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Madison County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
5 issues in public safety with low priority
Traffic Safety Coordinator salary adjustment
The Sheriff's part-time Traffic Safety Coordinator — who studies county accident trends — gets a raise to $25,480, all paid by a state grant.
25th anniversary of September 11 remembrance
County Historian Matt Urtz and Chairman Cunningham — who lost 72 co-workers in the North Tower — led a moving remembrance with oral histories from county first responders who served at Ground Zero.
First public health environmental fee increase since 2014
Environmental permit and plan review fees go up starting Jan. 1, 2027 — an average increase of about $25, still below neighboring counties.
Honoring a fire service legend
The live fire training facility will now carry the name of Samuel D. Usborne, who spent 47 years training firefighters across the county. A public dedication ceremony is set for September 19 in Canastota.
Public Health Department earns national accreditation
Madison County Public Health is now one of only 17 of New York's 62 counties with national accreditation — a stamp of approval that county staff say shows taxpayers they're getting quality services.