Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Debra Smith’s organization
Sep 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Broome County Legislature Regular Session
The legislature approved several financial and administrative resolutions. These included the cancellation and correction of real property taxes in multiple towns, the renewal of various grants for the Department of Health, Department of Social Services, and Office for Aging, and the acceptance of new program grants such as the Universal Child Care Pilot and the Septic System Repair Program. Additionally, the session authorized professional service agreements for legal, medical, and advisory services, as well as an MOU for hosting the Reality Check program in local school districts.
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The Legislature addressed numerous resolutions, including authorizing grant renewals for various public health, social services, and educational programs, such as the School Resource Officer program, the Quality Improvement for Family Court Representation, and the County Reentry Task Force. They approved adjustments to budgets for mental health and overdose prevention programs, authorized professional service agreements for engineering and healthcare liaison services, ratified a labor agreement with the Broome Administrative and Professional Association, and accepted grants for public library initiatives and stormwater mapping projects.
Jul 29, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Broome County Sheriff's Office Press Conference
The discussion focused on a new initiative to address the rise in illegal operation of electric bicycles, e-scooters, e-motorcycles, and dirt bikes throughout the community. Law enforcement officials clarified the regulations regarding these vehicles, emphasizing that many off-road models are prohibited on public roadways. The Sheriff and town leadership highlighted an increase in public complaints, damage to parks, and safety concerns, announcing a shift toward targeted enforcement that may include the seizure of vehicles operated by juveniles in violation of state laws.
Jul 16, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Broome County Legislature Regular Session
The Legislature confirmed various appointments, including to the Library Board of Trustees and the Family Violence Prevention Council. Several grant agreements and program budget renewals were approved, covering initiatives such as the Summer Youth Employment Program, Tobacco Control, HazMat Homeland Security, Gun Involved Violence Elimination (GIVE), and multiple Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act programs. The meeting also addressed contractual amendments for engineering services, airport marketing, website hosting, and the renewal of a professional hockey franchise agreement. Additionally, there were resolutions authorizing personnel changes in the District Attorney's office, solar credit agreements, and various budget amendments for capital improvements, mental health, and opioid settlement fund initiatives, alongside the ratification of a labor agreement with the Civil Service Employees Association.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
