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Committee moves $14,000 into legislature travel and training budget, clears early conference sign-ups

2138338 · January 6, 2025
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Tompkins County Government Operations Committee voted unanimously Jan. 6 to transfer $14,000 from contingency into the legislature's budget for 2025 travel and training; members discussed priorities for NYSAC attendance and approved one legislator's separate conference registration.

Tompkins County's Government Operations Committee voted unanimously Jan. 6 to transfer $14,000 from contingency to the legislature's travel and training budget for 2025.

The move, made by Legislator Rich (mover) and seconded by Legislator Mike Sigler, was approved after discussion about how to allocate limited funds among conference requests. The committee also agreed to allow Legislator Travis to register for the 54th New York State Black, Puerto Rican and Asian Lawmakers Caucus in Albany.

The transfer aligns with a standing practice of setting aside funds for legislator travel; Cabinet and…

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