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County committee schedules public hearing on proposal to require odd-numbered legislature after 2030 reapportionment
Summary
The legislature scheduled a public hearing on a local-law proposal to require an odd number of seats on the Tompkins County Legislature after the 2030 reapportionment, aiming to avoid tie votes on leadership and procedural matters; the hearing was authorized unanimously except one dissent on final motion.
The Tompkins County Legislature on Sept. 16 authorized a public hearing on a proposed charter amendment that would require the legislature to have an odd number of members after the 2030 federal decennial reapportionment.
Why it matters: The county currently has 14 legislators; the local-law proposal would direct the…
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