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Cayuga County Legislature passes resolution opposing Seneca Meadows landfill expansion
Summary
After public comments and debate, the legislature approved a resolution opposing the proposed expansion of the Seneca Meadows landfill and requested state audits; the measure passed by roll call, with two No votes and one abstention.
The Cayuga County Legislature adopted a resolution opposing expansion of the Seneca Meadows landfill and asking New York State officials to review related practices and permit matters, the legislature recorded in a roll-call vote.
The resolution, introduced by legislators citing regional environmental and infrastructure concerns, asked the New York State Public Service Commission and the state Attorney General’s Office to conduct an independent audit of related billing practices and requested that copies of the resolution be sent to state lawmakers and county officials.
During discussion several legislators spoke in favor of the resolution citing potential impacts on water quality, increased truck traffic and damage to scenic and agricultural assets in the Finger Lakes region. Other legislators opposed moving the resolution, arguing the county has no ready plan to assume waste-disposal responsibilities or to absorb the cost of hauling trash to more distant facilities.
The roll-call vote recorded seven Yes votes, two No votes, one abstention and one absence (Stephanie DeVito excused). Votes recorded in the transcript: Ben Vitale — Aye; Tom Winslow — Aye; Bob Shea — Aye; Elaine Mcdav Coleman — Abstain; Hans Petcher — No; Mark Stroud — No; Heidi Nengel — Aye; Elaine Neely — Aye; Stephanie DeVito — Excused/absent; Brian Monroe — Aye; Jonathan (last name not specified) — Aye.
The resolution asks the legislature clerk to send copies to Gov. Kathy Hochul, the state Assembly and Senate leadership, state lawmakers identified in the text, county town supervisors and the New York State Association of Counties. The resolution passed and will be distributed to the listed state and local officials for any follow-up action at the state level.
