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Chair’s April Message
April 18, 2021The latest from Jim Gustafson We had a classic reminder of Ithaca weather with snow on April Fools day, to remind us that April is the cruelest month of all, but I can happily report that we had a very productive petitioning season in March. We have candidates in 12 of the 14 races for the county legislature and primaries in 4 of those districts. We also have candidates for all 5 Ithaca City ...Chair’s March Message
March 12, 2021The latest from Jim Gustafson Believe it or not, it’s almost spring and it’s definitely petitioning season, starting on March 2nd and ending on March 19th. We need to collect signatures to put many of our candidates on the ballot for this November. I know there is a lot of concern about petitioning in the pandemic. There is some good news regarding our concerns. First the state has ...- Webinar with President ClintonMarch 12, 2021forwarded by Linda Hoffman, Political Action Committee Join the Institute of Politics and Global Affairs and e-Cornell for a conversation with former President Bill Clinton on the state of democracy in America. This program will delve into the challenges faced by our democracy today and what can be done to strengthen our democratic norms for future generations. Following the conversation with ...
Chair’s February Message
February 19, 2021I’m sure we are all feeling a great sense of relief now that Joe Biden and Kamala Harris are hard at work in the White House and we are not hearing from it’s former resident on an hourly basis. We are still in the pandemic, and we are all trying to figure out how to get vaccinations, and our national politics is still too partisan and poisonous, but what a relief to see the President ...Diversity and Inclusion Update
February 19, 2021Â from Susie Monagan The TCDC has communicated a desire to become a less racist organization. We dedicate ourselves to changing the culture of our organization to attract new members to better reflect the demographic makeup of Tompkins County. This change will allow the committee, our party, and our elected officials to better understand and serve all of our citizens and prioritize funding of the ...
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The next installment of the Local Politics Educational Series with Adirondack Diversity Solutions is this See More
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Greg Mezey becomes latest candidate for Tompkins County Legislature
TOMPKINS COUNTY, N.Y.—Dryden resident Greg Mezey has announced his candidacy for the Tompkins County Legislature, seeking to fill the District 13 seat that is being vacated by longtime legislator M…
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TCDC member JT Stone recently interviewed former NY23 candidate, Tracy Mitrano.
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The incredible story of U.S. senator and Iraq War veteran Tammy Duckworth. Monday, April 12, See More

Every Day is a Gift: A Conversation with Sen. Tammy Duckworth
Join the Institute of Politics and Global Affairs as we welcome Sen. Tammy Duckworth, to discuss "Every Day is a Gift" moderated by Rep. Steve Israel and Chris Riback. About Every Day is a Gift: The incredible story of U.S. senator and Iraq War veteran Tammy Duckworth. In EVERY DAY IS A GIFT, Tammy....
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Thank you to TCDC member J.T. Stone for this important piece! www.wrfi.org/2021/03/24/youth-voices-episode-4-mental-health-and-mental-illness/ See More

Youth Voices Episode 4: Mental Health And Mental Illness - WRFI Community Radio
According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 American adults experience a mental disorder every year, as well as 1 in 6 American children. Despite its commonality, negative attitudes towards mental illness still persist, including the idea that people with mental health disorders are...
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Greg Mezey is running in Legislative District 13

Greg Mezey announces County Legislature candidacy
Greg Mezey has announced his candidacy for Tompkins County Legislator in District 13. Mezey is seeking to replace outgoing Tompkins County Legislator Martha Robertson, who will not be seeking re-election.