Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Tompkins County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
18 topics in taxes budget
Senior tax exemption
County destabilization / grant capacity partnership
Countywide Minimum Wage Study
2027 budget / property taxes
Tax abatements and IDA subsidies
City of Ithaca report
Tax cap override
Political economy expertise in government
Local currency and volunteer responder rebates
Paid caregiver/parental leave
Minimum wage study and federal investment resolution
In Rem Foreclosure Law Resolution
Center of Government / Herald Square
Paid caregiver leave
Caregiver Leave Policy
Transferable local rebates for volunteer responders
Local taxes and transferable rebates
Elections and Center of Government
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Tompkins County from local and regional media.
Virgil Creek aquatic connectivity project in Dryden secures state funding
Virgil Creek aquatic connectivity project in Dryden secures state funding 607 News Now
Nov 9, 2026Tompkins County health officials urge early vaccination amid rise of measles
Tompkins County health officials urge early vaccination amid rise of measles 607 News Now
Nov 9, 2026NY reports first measles-related death in 30 years, Tompkins County remains at zero cases
NY reports first measles-related death in 30 years, Tompkins County remains at zero cases 607 News Now
Nov 5, 2026Preliminary election results are in for Tompkins County and New York State races
Preliminary election results are in for Tompkins County and New York State races 14850.com
Nov 4, 2026It's Election Day in Tompkins County. What time polls close and other info
It's Election Day in Tompkins County. What time polls close and other info The Ithaca Journal
Nov 3, 2026What Ithacans, Cornellians Had to Say About the Midterms — And, Seven Cornellian Victories
What Ithacans, Cornellians Had to Say About the Midterms — And, Seven Cornellian Victories The Cornell Daily Sun
Nov 3, 2026Widespread flu cases ‘worrisome,’ Tompkins County medical director says
Widespread flu cases ‘worrisome,’ Tompkins County medical director says 607 News Now
Oct 29, 2026Tompkins County Proposes Special Victims Unit in Response to Sexual Violence
Tompkins County Proposes Special Victims Unit in Response to Sexual Violence Ithaca Times
Oct 29, 2026General Election 2026: Midterm Ballot Guide for Tompkins County Voters
General Election 2026: Midterm Ballot Guide for Tompkins County Voters Ithaca Times
Oct 28, 2026Jane Doe case spurs Tompkins County action on two fronts
Jane Doe case spurs Tompkins County action on two fronts The Ithaca Journal
Oct 27, 2026Tompkins County home prices dip slightly in July, up 14.3% from 2025
Tompkins County home prices dip slightly in July, up 14.3% from 2025 The Ithaca Journal
Oct 27, 2026Cold weather after strong cold front means Tompkins County is activating Code Blue shelter program this weekend
Cold weather after strong cold front means Tompkins County is activating Code Blue shelter program this weekend 14850.com
Oct 26, 2026