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Topics getting the most attention in Tompkins County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
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3 issues in public safety with low priority
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Kratom Regulation
Legislators have received outside lobbying emails about kratom; a New York Times article raised safety questions, and the county attorney is reviewing. Members recalled past constituent pleas to restrict it.
2 mentions (2 this month)Last discussed Nov 6, 2026
LowPublic Safety
Pronouns on county employee badges
The Workforce Diversity and Inclusion Committee is working with IT, HR, and the safety team to add optional pronouns to county badges, with a dropdown including they/them and a blank option so no one is forced to disclose.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Nov 6, 2026
LowPublic Safety
Monroe Balancing Test — Tompkins County Shelter
A public hearing was held on accepting the Monroe Balancing Test analysis for the county shelter at 654 Elmira Road in the Town of Ithaca; no one spoke.
1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026