Public Engagement

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