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← Zur aktuellen AusgabeRecckio takes the helm; permit freeze bites; raises lock in
Dominick Recckio named permanent city manager
Ithaca has a permanent city manager at last.
Dominick Recckio, an Ithaca College graduate with deep municipal leadership experience, was officially appointed to the role [Quelle: Tompkins Weekly]. He will oversee all city departments, manage employees, and execute policies set by the Common Council. The appointment closes a gap in Ithaca's shift to a manager-led structure after moving away from a full-time mayor model.
Now watch how his authority reshapes council dynamics.
Council hikes mayor's pay while cutting budgets
The mayor just got a 74 percent raise—and budgets still bleed.
Following yesterday's vote, the Common Council locked in a pay bump for the mayor from $30,000 to $52,166 annually, effective January 2027 [Quelle: 607 News Now]. Mayor Cantelmo argued the increase makes the role accessible to shift workers and non-wealthy candidates; Alderperson Pat Sewell countered that a full-time mayor is redundant now that Recckio runs operations. All departments are cutting 5 percent.
The council will study mayoral compensation again by August 2027.
Council demands Cornell cede sex crime investigations
Ithaca is tightening the screw on Cornell's conduct response.
The Common Council voted 9-1 to demand that Cornell hand over investigations of violent sex crimes to the Ithaca Police Department, citing mishandling of a former student's assault allegations [Quelle: University Herald]. The city also locked in its permit freeze on student events through November 5, applying immediate pressure as Cornell negotiates new sexual violence prevention standards. The dual leverage—permit denial and demand for jurisdiction transfer—signals Ithaca's intent to use city authority as a negotiating tool on campus safety.
Cornell's next move will define the outcome.
City of Ithaca announces appointment of Dominick Recckio as ...9 hours ago ... Recckio brings extensive municipal leadership experience and a deep understanding of City government. A graduate of the Ithaca College Park School of ...tompkinsweekly.com
Ithaca mayor to receive $22K salary increase - 607 News Now16 hours ago ... The Ithaca Common Council approved the change in a 7-3 vote on Oct. 7. As ... “I just don't see how a part-time mayor can in any way lead policy development,” she ...607newsnow.com
Ithaca City Council Urges Cornell Police to Hand Over Sex Crime ...20 hours ago ... ... house in October 2024. The case has drawn ... The city council's decision follows protests by Cornell students and members of the Ithaca community.universityherald.com