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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Oneida County, New York public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Emergency Services Facility Renovation
Contract amendments cover design work for county buildings — courthouse stair and ramp repairs, boiler replacement at the Law Library, a backup generator, and the Cornell Cooperative Extension expansion in Oriskany.
Homelessness Response
The budget continues funding efforts around Oneida Square in Utica to address homelessness, which the executive called essential to public health and safety but noted carry real costs.
Fire and EMS mobile data modernization
The county's aging fire/EMS tablets were reaching end of life, and replacing them would have cost about $575,000. By buying 115 discounted iPads that run a mobile app tied to the 911 dispatch system, the county saved a lot of money and got responders up-to-date tools en route to emergencies.
Cyber-security partnership with New York State
The county was considering a three-year deal to use the state's multi-factor authentication hardware tokens at no cost, which would let the county detect and respond to cyber threats faster. Free to the county, but subject to state budget funding for renewals.
New EMS Coordinator position
Emergency Services wanted a new EMS Coordinator job title added to the county plan, starting at $81,109. It signals a dedicated leadership role for the county's emergency medical services.
DA domestic-violence danger-assessment grant
A $16,743 state grant would fund expert training and implementation of Danger Assessment for Law Enforcement, a tool for assessing lethality in domestic-violence cases.