I think the future looks bright for the Ithaca area, at least when compared to many other places Upstate. From the Ithaca Journal:
Ithaca's East Hill, Collegetown and the Cornell University campus as seen from Ithaca College on Ithaca's South Hill. / SIMON WHEELER/Staff Photo
Tompkins leaders place economy, infrastructure, safety and sustainability on 2014 list of priorities
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Economic development, infrastructure upgrades, safer streets and increased sustainability efforts are among the top initiatives in store for Tompkins County in 2014, according to community leaders who were asked by The Ithaca Journal to list the three most important issues their organizations are facing in the upcoming year.
From the Ithaca Police Chief John Barber to Cornell UniversityPresident David Skorton to Tompkins Chamber of Commerce President Jean McPheeters, most agreed that Ithaca and the surrounding county is thriving socially and economically, but that there is more work to be done.
As Tompkins County Administrator Joe Mareane said: “There is a momentum of economic development that we hope to sustain in a manner that will provide job opportunities for those who need it most, and will enhance the unique character of the county.”
See the plans for 2014:
• Ithaca Police Department Chief John R. Barber
• Ithaca City School District Superintendent Luvelle Brown
• Cornell University President David Skorton
• Health Planning Council of Tompkins County Director Betty Falcão
• Ithaca College President Thomas Rochon
• Tompkins Cortland Community College President Carl Haynes
• Tompkins County Administrator Joe Mareane
• Tompkins Chamber of Commerce President Jean McPheeters
To see the individual comments click on the link:
http://www.ithacajournal.com/article...ist-priorities