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Legislature approves new permanent airport positions to cover 24-hour operations
Summary
Tompkins County approved the creation of new permanent positions at Ithaca Tompkins International Airport to provide 24-hour operational coverage, improve medevac and snow removal response, and reduce contract costs; the measure passed unanimously.
The Tompkins County Legislature unanimously approved a resolution Aug. 6 to convert contracted roles into permanent county positions at Ithaca Tompkins International Airport, with the aim of providing 24-hour on-site coverage, supporting medevac response and lowering overtime and contract costs.
Airport staff said two new positions would provide overnight coverage that currently leaves a gap between midnight and early morning; staff cited improved safety, security and quicker response for medical flights, as well as potential long-term savings on contracts and overtime. Legislators supported the measure and asked for a follow-up evaluation in a year to verify projected savings.
