The agenda focuses on multiple key areas including workforce development updates, tourism program reports, and housing initiatives. Specifically, it covers the youth employment program, the designation of a tourism promotion agency, quarterly tourism program updates, and scheduling a public hearing for the 2026 New York State Community Development Block Grant. Additionally, the committee discusses the Department of Planning and Sustainability commissioner's report, information regarding economic development grants, and RFP information for the Housing Strategy.
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The meeting includes a public hearing on the 2026-2027 operating budget for Tompkins Cortland Community College and a local law regarding virtual public meetings. Key items include a Disability Pride Month proclamation, appointments by the Chair, and a report on sales tax revenue. Several resolutions were proposed, covering grants for immunization programs, the establishment of vocational services for mental health, an increase in hours for security officers, the replacement of the public safety radio paging system, and capital projects such as the Caroline Depot Road culvert replacement. Additionally, multiple resolutions were put forward regarding transit funding and operating assistance for TCAT and Gadabout, along with an update to the administrative policy on social media usage.
Jun 3, 2026·Board meeting
Housing and Economic Development Committee of the Tom County Legislature Meeting
The committee meeting featured public comments concerning housing strategies, specifically the importance of comprehensive comparative analysis for large-scale development proposals, the impact of corporate and investor interests on mobile home communities, and potential models for affordable housing projects. The Planning and Sustainability Commissioner provided an update on the Affordable Housing and Supportive Infrastructure Grant Program, detailing its history, success in leveraging investment, and the approval of a new grant for the Village of Dryden to support housing rehabilitation efforts.
Mar 4, 2026·Board meeting
Housing And Economic Development Committee WebVTT
The meeting commenced with the Chair calling the session to order and noting full committee membership present, though the Chair participated remotely due to a medical procedure. Public comment was heard from a community member regarding zoning changes in the City of Ithaca to promote density, infill development, and housing affordability over car dependency, specifically mentioning the adoption of wider use of Planned Unit Developments (PUDs). The committee welcomed a new assistant county attorney, Adena Bolting. The minutes of the February 4th, 2026, meeting were approved. Advisory board appointments were made for William Kurt Foreman to the Community Housing Development Fund and Southern Tier 8. Committee reports included updates on the involvement of a member on the City of Ithaca's zoning advisory committee, which is focused on densification and walkability. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to the minimum wage study, which involves Cornell researchers and various convenings focused on urban workers, rural workers, rural businesses, the care economy, and public benefits, with an emphasis on understanding the 'benefits cliff.' Finally, the committee discussed the 2026 departmental goals for agencies reporting to the committee, including workforce development's restructuring, exploration of AI for tasks, and the need for new software to streamline intake processes, moving beyond spreadsheets.
