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Resident tells committee she experienced denied services at Department of Social Services and urges county review

2138347 · January 9, 2025
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Amanda Kirchgeschner of Ulysses told the Budget, Capital, and Personnel Committee she has witnessed alleged denials of service at the county Department of Social Services and urged stronger leadership and county attorney involvement.

Amanda Kirchgeschner of Ulysses used the committee’s public comment time on Jan. 9 to raise concerns about service denials at the Tompkins County Department of Social Services (DSS).

“Please don't use our tax dollars for state sanctioned violence,” Kirchgeschner said, and added that…

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