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Community Pulse

What residents are talking about in Tompkins County public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

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50 topics

Public Safety

Ithaca encampment conditions

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Nov 6, 2026
Public Safety

Library conditions and conference center

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Nov 6, 2026
Taxes Budget

Senior tax exemption

2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Nov 6, 2026
Parks Rec↑Rising

Veterans Week proclamation

4 supportive
4 commentsLast discussed Nov 6, 2026
Environment↑Rising

Skip the Stuff resolution

3 supportive1 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Nov 5, 2026
Public Safety

Special Victims Unit and survivor-centered prosecution

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Public Safety

Public safety and the Community Justice Center

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 27, 2026
Public Safety

DSS housing assistance and administrative errors

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 21, 2026
Public Safety

DA audit resolution and housing

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Public Safety

SVU proposal and DA audit

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Public Safety↑Rising

DA audit resolution

7 supportive4 opposed
11 commentsLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Public Safety

DA audit resolution and budget amendment

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Public Safety

District Attorney audit resolution

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Elections

Election Heroes' Efforts Day

2 supportive
2 commentsLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Business Jobs

Local economy and currency

1 commentLast discussed Oct 20, 2026
Business Jobs

Local currency proposal

1 commentLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Public Safety

Community Justice Center

5 supportive
5 commentsLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Public Safety

Community Justice Center / special victims unit

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Public Safety

Axon ALPR cameras

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Public Safety

Axon surveillance contract

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Environment

Finger Lakes Reuse funding

2 supportive1 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Public Safety

Library rats and Cornell case civility

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Public Safety

Community Justice Center contract

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Public Safety

Cannabis enforcement plan

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 22, 2026
Roads

South Danby Road culvert deterioration

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 17, 2026
Zoning

Charter review history and process

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 16, 2026
Taxes Budget

County destabilization / grant capacity partnership

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 16, 2026
Public Safety

ADA Compliance at Arthouse Ithaca

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Development

City of Ithaca update

5 commentsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Public Safety

Rodent control and highway fuel costs

1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Public Safety

Youth Deer Hunting Pilot Program

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Taxes Budget

Countywide Minimum Wage Study

6 supportive1 opposed
7 commentsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Public Safety

Election information notifications

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 8, 2026
Public Safety

Community Justice Center / ROOTS program

1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Public Safety

Downtown conditions / CJC contract / budget

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Public Safety

Animal abuse registry

3 supportive
3 commentsLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Taxes Budget

2027 budget / property taxes

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Public Safety

ROOTS program and CJC contract

1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Public Safety

Community Justice Center and narcotics use

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Public Safety

Non-police crisis response / ROOTS program

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Public Safety

Public safety information and narcotics

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 25, 2026
Public Safety

Methamphetamine, drug supply, and homelessness

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 19, 2026
Public Safety

ROOTS community responders program

1 commentLast discussed Aug 19, 2026
Roads

TCAT service and homelessness

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Public Safety

Pest control and public health

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 4, 2026
Zoning

Virtual public meetings local law

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Development

Second Wind Cottages and Department of Social Services

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Taxes Budget

Tax abatements and IDA subsidies

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Public Safety

Tibet, Asteri building conditions, and vermin control

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jul 21, 2026
Health

Human Rights Program Manager vacancy and new EHR

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jul 15, 2026

In the News

12 articles

Recent coverage of Tompkins County from local and regional media.

607 News Nowaquatic connectivity / stream restoration funding

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, 2026
607 News Nowmeasles outbreak vaccination push

Tompkins 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, 2026
607 News Nowmeasles public health update

NY 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, 2026
14850.comelection results

Preliminary 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, 2026
The Ithaca JournalElection Day polling information

It'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, 2026
The Cornell Daily Sun2026 midterm elections coverage

What 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, 2026
607 News Nowflu season public health

Widespread flu cases ‘worrisome,’ Tompkins County medical director says

Widespread flu cases ‘worrisome,’ Tompkins County medical director says 607 News Now

Oct 29, 2026
Ithaca TimesSpecial Victims Unit proposal

Tompkins 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, 2026
Ithaca Times2026 midterm election ballot guide

General Election 2026: Midterm Ballot Guide for Tompkins County Voters

General Election 2026: Midterm Ballot Guide for Tompkins County Voters Ithaca Times

Oct 28, 2026
The Ithaca JournalJane Doe case county response

Jane Doe case spurs Tompkins County action on two fronts

Jane Doe case spurs Tompkins County action on two fronts The Ithaca Journal

Oct 27, 2026
The Ithaca Journalhousing market trends

Tompkins 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, 2026
14850.comCode Blue shelter activation

Cold 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