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Public commenters press Ithaca council on audits, newspaper notices, unpaid nonprofit payments and encampment safety
Summary
During public comment, residents urged the council to prioritize delayed audits, consider designating the Ithaca Voice for legal notices, resolve unpaid reimbursements to a community nonprofit and act to reduce fire and exposure risks in encampment areas now that Code Blue shelter is open.
Four members of the public used their allotted time to press the council on transparency, public‑notice practices, nonprofit reimbursements and public‑safety risks at encampments.
Emily Thuja urged the council to hire a controller and finish outstanding municipal audits, saying timely financial reporting is a fundamental responsibility of local government and warning that prolonged delays can be an early indicator of financial distress or concealment. The mayor responded that the council would continue to make audits a priority and asked contractors with unresolved…
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