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There was a lot on the docket during the most recent meeting of the Tompkins County Legislature, plus some debate not tied to any specific motions. Here's a recap.

"We're talking about reimagining public safety. And we're still hiring more [armed] officers," said Common Council member Phoebe Brown.

The findings are contrary to messaging from the Ithaca Police Department and its labor union, the Ithaca Police Benevolent Association.

Organizers say the governor's executive order to reform police last year didn’t go far enough in curbing discriminatory policing against Black New Yorkers.

So far, most councilors have not explicitly said how they’ll vote on the resolution.

There were calls for de-escalation and non-violence within both of the groups.