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Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee · November 9, 2026

County advances $5.3M in road and bridge bonds, new mental health positions, and 2027 budget — but hits pause on vehicle use tax hike

The committee gave the green light to five bond resolutions covering road reconstruction, three bridge projects, and new highway machinery — but don't panic,…

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Nov 6Legislature tables furniture spending question, backs sheriff fuel money, and seniors plead for property tax relief Nov 5County pumps brakes on 'Skip the Stuff' law — no vote despite big community push Nov 4Housing and Economic Development Committee - Regular Meeting — November 4, 2026 Oct 28County workers feel safer this year — but 30-40 still rate their workplace unsafe Oct 27County clears EMS plan for state submission, backs $750K family defense grant, and digs into license plate readers Oct 27County budget public hearing draws three speakers on food funding and health care

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Road and Bridge Bond ResolutionsFollow →State-funded mental health positions for assisted outpatient treatmentFollow →2027 County Budget Process and Online Budget BookFollow →Vehicle Use Tax DiscussionFollow →

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Tompkins County Downtown Revitalization Initiative applicationpending Monroe Balancing Test - 654 Elmira Roadapproved Housing Target Market Analysis - New Neighborhoods Countywide (South Hill Traditional Neighborhood Development)approved The Citizenpending

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