Tompkins County

This Community Health Assessment for Tompkins County, N.Y., covering the period 2025-2030, identifies the health status of the population, outlines key health issues, and details associated risk factors. It comprehensively describes community demographics, engagement efforts, and relevant health indicators, including Social Drivers of Health and Prevention Agenda Domains such as Economic Stability, Social and Community Context, Neighborhood and Built Environment, Health Care Access and Quality, and Education Access and Quality. The assessment also inventories community assets and resources, notably Tompkins County Whole Health services and various community-based organizations. Its ultimate purpose is to provide a foundation for understanding local health needs and leveraging community strengths to address health disparities and advance equitable opportunities for all residents' health and well-being.

This document outlines the Hazard Mitigation Plan for the Village of Lansing, part of the Tompkins County 2021 update. It provides an overview of the Village's risk and vulnerability, capabilities, and an action plan to enhance community resilience. The plan details strategies including flash flood mitigation, a tree threat reduction program, and an emergency lifelines and mobility plan, aiming to reduce losses from future hazard events.

This Community Health Assessment for Tompkins County, N.Y., covering 2025-2030, acts as a roadmap for improving community health. It utilizes the MAPP 2.0 framework to assess health status, identify issues, and leverage assets, focusing on health equity and addressing social drivers of health. Key priorities are organized into five domains: Economic Stability, Social and Community Context, Neighborhood and Built Environment, Health Care Access and Quality, and Education Access and Quality. The plan emphasizes extensive community engagement, including surveys and partner collaborations, to inform its strategic direction and realize a shared vision for health equity.

The Policy Committee meeting agenda included a Public Comment Period and the Approval of the December 16, 2025, Joint Meeting Action Summary. Key substantive items involved the Review and Approval of the 2026-2027 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) and associated Resolutions 2026-01 and 2026-02, including budget assumptions and key figures for the upcoming fiscal year. Other items included the Director's Report, Member Reports covering various local and project updates (e.g., Stewart Ave Bridge closure, grant opportunities, staff transitions), an Organizational Assessment Presentation, and a resolution for the Director's Salary Adjustment.

The meeting primarily focused on the presentation and subsequent approval of the 2023 Local Services Plan (LSP). The 2023 LSP introduced a focus on supporting health equity and racial equity in service access. Key statewide priorities identified for the 2023 LSP included Crisis Services, Peer Supports, and Workforce Infrastructure. Discussions included a presentation on Housing Needs in the Mental Hygiene System, highlighting long waitlists for specialized housing and coordination efforts. Another presentation addressed Workforce Shortage Services, detailing recruitment challenges at Lakeview Health Services despite incentives like sign-on bonuses, and unsustainable staff retention rates. Challenges in the OPWDD System, particularly workforce shortages leading to service reductions, were also discussed. Survey results regarding priority needs for 2023—including Crisis Services, Workforce Recruitment and Retention, Housing Services, and Non-Clinical Supports—were shared. Following the LSP approval, the Board discussed concerns regarding a proposed Legislature initiative to implement term limits for advisory groups and held a brief executive session for appointment discussions.