Legislative hopeful pushes for better coordinated mental health resources

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Christy Bianconi is the Democratic candidate for Tompkins County Legislature in District 14. (provided) Photo: Saga Communications

ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — A Tompkins County Legislature candidate wants access to mental health resources expanded.

Christy Bianconi is running in District 14. She’s a licensed social worker and previously worked for the county.

Bianconi suggests a different use for the Tompkins County Mental Health office.

On the ballot, Bianconi will appear on the Democratic and Working Families party lines.

FULL INTERVIEW: Tompkins County Legislature candidate Christy Bianconi on Ithaca’s Morning News

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