Dawson worried about rising costs of COG project

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Tompkins County Legislator Deborah Dawson speaking at the Oct. 21, 2025 meeting. Photo: Saga Communications/Tompkins County YouTube

ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Planning continues for Tompkins County’s Center of Government building.

Legislator Deborah Dawson tells 607 News Now an exploration of other options is critical because costs for the project are ballooning.

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Dawson adds there’s potential to build the Center of Government, which would serve as new county office space, outside of the city of Ithaca.

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The current COG plan calls for the deconstruction of buildings on E. Tioga St. in Ithaca.

FULL INTERVIEW: Tompkins County Legislator Deborah Dawson on Ithaca’s Morning News

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