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Tompkins County approves $50,000 to expand downtown staff parking; debate over long-term solution continues
Summary
The legislature approved a $50,000 contingent appropriation to expand parking access for downtown county staff, citing a shortfall of spaces as county offices relocate. The measure passed 10-2 after discussion about permanence and alternative sites.
The Tompkins County Legislature approved a $50,000 contingent-fund appropriation on June 17 to expand parking access, including paid parking, for staff located at the downtown County Administration complex. The vote was 10-2.
County Administrator Corso O'Confi described the need during debate, saying the county now has "about 500 employees in Downtown Ithaca" and roughly "under 300" available parking spaces. "We are looking at increasing that number to above 400 just to balance…
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