Tompkins County legislature schedules special election, orders NYSEG audit and approves airport chargers in unanimous votes

The Tompkins County Legislature on April 1 unanimously scheduled a special election for Legislative District 3, passed a resolution demanding an independent audit of New York State Electric & Gas (NYSEG) billing practices, and approved a public–private agreement to install two direct-current fast chargers at the Ithaca Tompkins International Airport.

Why it matters: The actions package affects election timing in the city of Ithaca, seeks external review of utility billing that residents say has sharply risen, and adds electric-vehicle infrastructure to a county-owned facility — all measures with immediate operational or political impact.

The legislature added a special-election resolution (ID 13205) to the agenda and voted to hold the election on June 24, 2025. The body also added and then approved a locally‑introduced resolution (ID 13216) requesting an independent audit of NYSEG billing practices; sponsors said constituents have reported sudden, large increases in monthly bills and inconsistent customer service responses. Separately, the legislature approved a county partnership with Green Spot for two dual‑port, 200‑kilowatt DC fast chargers at the Ithaca…