Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tompkins County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
3 issues in environment with medium priority
County Investment in Waste Diversion
Judith Hubbard laid out three places the county could invest more in waste diversion: growing the food scrap collection pilot, enforcing recycling rules for businesses and apartment buildings, and building the reuse economy. The question now is how big a priority the legislature wants to make it.
Tompkins Food Future Food System Finding Funds proposal
A resident urged the county to fund the Tompkins Food Future food system plan through the budget. The proposal seeks county financial support for local food system work.
Recycling and waste reduction budget amendment
Legislator Randy Brown proposed adding $500,000 to the 2027 recycling enterprise fund to support more aggressive waste reduction, funded partly by a $5 annual solid waste fee increase. Former Legislator Martha Robertson spoke strongly in support.