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The Cayuga County Department of Planning & Economic Development is pleased to once again participate in the Ward O'Hara Festival of Trees and invites community members to stop by and enjoy this festive holiday tradition. Hosted annually by the Ward O'Hara Agricultural & Country Living Museum, the Festival of Trees features more than 200 uniquely decorated trees showcasing a wide variety of themes, styles, and creative designs. It is a wonderful opportunity for residents and v

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Public Meeting #3 of the Cayuga Countywide Strategic Plan! Your insights continue to shape a vision rooted in the values, strengths, and aspirations of communities across the County. Across the public meetings in Locke, Auburn, and Ira, residents shared feedback on the six key themes and priorities identified through the Community Profile and earlier rounds of public input. Many emphasized how these priorities are interconnected, noting

Thank you to all who attended Public Meeting #2, the first visioning workshop for the Cayuga Countywide Strategic Plan. We truly appreciate your time, thoughts, and continued commitment to shaping the future of our County! Throughout the meetings, residents shared what matters most to them. Participants highlighted the importance of preserving key assets such as the welcoming character, historic assets, water quality, farmland, and natural resources. Residents shared strong s

The Cayuga County Department of Planning & Economic Development extends a warm invitation to all interested members of the public to come and experience the Ward O'Hara Festival of Trees! The Ward O'Hara Agricultural & Country Living Museum hosts this annual event, featuring over 200 trees of different shapes, sizes, and themes for viewing. As part of this year's festival, our staff designed and hand-crafted a variety of ornaments, garland, and a tree topper to create a holid

Your presence, feedback, and thoughtful engagement are helping shape a shared vision for the future of our entire county. We sincerely thank everyone who attended the recent public meetings in Locke, Auburn, and Ira as part of the Cayuga Countywide Strategic Plan. As a fun note - here’s how the scores stacked up for our Smart Growth Jeopardy! game: Auburn: $13,000 | Ira: $9,800 | Locke: $9,400 (But in this case, everyone’s a winner for participating!) We’re excited to share a