Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Tompkins County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in parks rec with medium priority
Juneteenth and Pride Month Proclamations
The committee is getting the Native American Heritage Month proclamation ready for the first November Legislature meeting, due to clerks by October 22. Members are being invited to help edit the 2026 version, separate from the Indigenous Peoples' Day proclamation.
Food Security and Food Bank Services
The Food Bank of the Southern Tier laid out how much food assistance it delivers in Tompkins County, where the food comes from, and what grants could expand the work — a snapshot of the local safety net as needs grow.
Office for the Aging Relocation to Dutch Mill Road
COFA is packing up for its move to Dutch Mill Road; the committee made supporting a smooth transition a 2026 priority so seniors aren't disrupted.
City-county collaboration on shared services and regional parks
Ithaca City Council liaison Margaret Fabricio pitched regular city-county meetings and steady regional funding for shared amenities like Cass Park, Stewart Park, and the Waterfront Trail. Chair Black announced a new monthly city-county work group and weekly calls with the mayor.