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Cortland County Legislature The Cortland County Legislature is the governing body that establishes policies and procedures. The legislature encourages community involvement on the posts.

This page is intended to keep the residents of the County up-to-date about the Cortland County Legislature and Cortland County events and information. However, pursuant to the Cortland County Social Media Policy, any inappropriate posts are subject to removal, including but not limited to:

a. Comments not topically related
b. Profane language or content
c. Content that promotes, fosters or perpetuates discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, age,
religion, gender, marital status, with regards to public assistance, national origin, physical or mental
disability or sexual orientation
d. Sexual content or links to sexual content
e. Solicitations of commerce
f. Conduct of encouragement of illegal activity
g. Information that may tend to compromise the safety of the public or security of the public or public
systems
h. Content that violates the legal ownership interests of any other party
i. Comments or content related to County personnel
j. Politically biased

📢 2027 Cortland County Tentative Budget FiledCortland County Administrator Michael Ponticiello has formally filed the 20...
10/19/2026

📢 2027 Cortland County Tentative Budget Filed

Cortland County Administrator Michael Ponticiello has formally filed the 2027 Tentative Cortland County Budget with the Clerk of the Legislature.

The filing of the Tentative Budget begins the Legislature’s formal review process. Members of the Legislature will review the proposed spending plan, discuss County priorities, and consider any changes before adoption of the final budget.

📄 View the 2027 Tentative Budget here:
https://county-cortland-ny-cleardoc.cleargov.com/26786

📅 Public Hearing on the Tentative Budget
Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

The public hearing provides residents with an opportunity to comment on the Tentative Budget

Cortland County is canceling the upcoming Medicare Advantage educational sessions, scheduled for October 16th and 19th. ...
10/15/2026

Cortland County is canceling the upcoming Medicare Advantage educational sessions, scheduled for October 16th and 19th. The Cortland County Legislature has decided to explore other cost-saving options related to retiree health care that have been provided by the retirees.

Meet Your Legislator: Eugene WaldbauerEugene Waldbauer proudly serves as Legislator for Legislative District 13. Legisla...
10/13/2026

Meet Your Legislator: Eugene Waldbauer

Eugene Waldbauer proudly serves as Legislator for Legislative District 13. Legislator Waldbauer has served on the Cortland County Legislature during multiple terms, first from 2008–2011 and again from 2020 to the present.

As a County Legislator, Legislator Waldbauer works alongside his fellow legislators to review County operations, consider policy matters, make budget decisions, and support services that impact residents throughout Cortland County.

Legislator Waldbauer currently serves as Vice-Chair of the Judiciary & Public Safety Committee, where he is involved in discussions related to public safety, justice-related services, emergency response, and other important County responsibilities. He also serves on the Public Works and Finance Committees of the Legislature.

In addition to his legislative service, Legislator Waldbauer has served as a Trustee on the Cortland Free Library Board since 2022, supporting an important community resource that provides access to information, programs, and services for residents.

Through his work on the Legislature and his involvement with the Cortland Free Library, Legislator Waldbauer remains committed to public service and supporting the needs of Cortland County residents.

What is one local resource or service you think more residents should know about?

Stay tuned as we continue our “Meet Your Legislator” series and introduce the members of the Cortland County Legislature who serve our communities.

UPDATE: Cortland County is canceling the upcoming Medicare Advantage educational sessions, scheduled for October 16th a...
10/01/2026

UPDATE: Cortland County is canceling the upcoming Medicare Advantage educational sessions, scheduled for October 16th and 19th. The Cortland County Legislature has decided to explore other cost-saving options related to retiree health care that have been provided by the retirees.

📢 Upcoming Informational Sessions

Cortland County will hold additional informational sessions regarding the proposed retiree health insurance changes. Retirees are encouraged to attend one of the upcoming sessions to learn more about the proposal and have the opportunity to ask questions.

💻 Friday, October 16, 2026 — 11:00 a.m.
Virtual Session via Microsoft Teams

Join:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/225133639183636?p=N1QvLGl4tCdxD6yxaY

Meeting ID: 225 133 639 183 636
Passcode: BW7uU7eP

📞 Dial in by phone:
+1 412-664-5503,,488686885 #
United States, McKeesport

🏛️ Monday, October 19, 2026 — 1:00 p.m.
In Person — Cortland County Office Building Auditorium
60 Central Ave., Cortland, NY 13045

🏛️ Monday, October 19, 2026 — 5:00 p.m.
In Person — Cortland County Office Building Auditorium
60 Central Ave., Cortland, NY 13045

We encourage retirees to participate in whichever session is most convenient and to continue visiting the Cortland County website for the most current information regarding the proposed changes.

Cortland County retirees are encouraged to follow the Cortland County Legislature’s social media pages and regularly vis...
09/15/2026

Cortland County retirees are encouraged to follow the Cortland County Legislature’s social media pages and regularly visit the County website for the most current and accurate information regarding the proposed retiree health insurance changes.

As this process continues, the County will be sharing updates, informational session materials, frequently asked questions, meeting information, and other resources to help retirees understand what is being proposed and have their questions answered.

Because information shared through other social media pages and groups may not always include the County’s latest updates or responses, we strongly encourage retirees to stay connected directly with the County.

Official information is available at:

https://www.cortlandcountyny.gov/1300/Proposed-Retiree-Benefit-Changes

Please also follow the Cortland County Legislature on Facebook for updates as they are released.

The Legislature understands how important this issue is to our retirees. Our goal is to make sure retirees have access to timely, accurate information throughout the process and before any final decision is made.

We also encourage retirees, family members, and friends to share the County’s official posts and website information on other pages and groups where this issue is being discussed. Helping share the County’s information directly will help ensure that more retirees have access to the most current information and updates.

Please help us keep Cortland County retirees informed by following, sharing, and checking the County’s official sources regularly.

UPDATE: Proposed Retiree Health Insurance ChangesThe Cortland County Legislature is committed to making sure County reti...
09/11/2026

UPDATE: Proposed Retiree Health Insurance Changes

The Cortland County Legislature is committed to making sure County retirees have the opportunity to receive accurate information, ask questions, and fully understand the proposed changes to retiree health insurance before any final decision is made.

To allow adequate time for the upcoming informational sessions and for retirees’ questions to be reviewed and answered, the resolution regarding the proposed Medicare Advantage plan will not move forward during the September committee cycle. It is anticipated to be considered during the Legislature’s October meetings.

This additional time will give retirees an opportunity to participate in the scheduled informational sessions, hear directly from those familiar with the proposed plan, and obtain answers specific to Cortland County’s proposal.

The Legislature recognizes the importance of this issue to our retirees and believes it is important that there be sufficient time for questions, discussion, and accurate information before the proposal is considered for action.

Retirees and members of the public are encouraged to review the information available on the County website and attend one of the upcoming informational sessions.

🔗 Learn more about the proposal, upcoming sessions, and frequently asked questions:
https://www.cortlandcountyny.gov/1300/Proposed-Retiree-Benefit-Changes

No final decision has been made. The Legislature will continue to gather information and hear from retirees before considering the proposal in October.

📢 Cortland County Retiree Health Insurance Informational SessionsCortland County will be holding informational and educa...
09/11/2026

📢 Cortland County Retiree Health Insurance Informational Sessions

Cortland County will be holding informational and educational sessions regarding the proposed changes to retiree health insurance.

These sessions are intended to provide retirees with accurate information about the County’s proposal, explain what is being considered, and provide an opportunity to ask questions.

In-Person Sessions
📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026
🕛 12:00 p.m.

📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026
🕕 6:00 p.m.

Virtual Session
📅 Wednesday, September 23, 2026
🕛 12:00 p.m.
💻 Via Microsoft Teams

Join the Teams Meeting:
https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/270557069789613?p=Y0xpwp6yBxjKbjloGx

Meeting ID: 270 557 069 789 613
Passcode: uj2RL24s

Join by phone:
+1 412-664-5503
Phone Conference ID: 355 252 663 #

Retirees are encouraged to attend one of these sessions to learn more about the proposed plan and receive information directly related to the proposal currently under consideration by Cortland County.

Additional information and updates regarding the proposed retiree health insurance changes are available on the Cortland County website:
https://www.cortlandcountyny.gov/1300/Proposed-Retiree-Benefit-Changes

Cortland County 9/11 Remembrance CeremonyTomorrow marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks...
09/10/2026

Cortland County 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

Tomorrow marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

Cortland County invites the community to join us for a remembrance ceremony honoring the lives lost, the heroes who responded, and all those forever impacted by the events of that day.

📅 Friday, September 11
🕣 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
📍 Veterans Park at Courthouse Park, Cortland

As we commemorate this significant anniversary, we come together to remember, reflect, and honor the courage, sacrifice, and resilience shown on September 11, 2001 and in the years that followed.

We will never forget.

Meet Your Legislator: Joseph NauseefJoseph Nauseef proudly serves as Legislator for Legislative District 12, representin...
09/09/2026

Meet Your Legislator: Joseph Nauseef

Joseph Nauseef proudly serves as Legislator for Legislative District 12, representing the Town of Cortlandville, including the Village of McGraw, where he also currently serves as Mayor. Legislator Nauseef has served on the Cortland County Legislature since 2020.

As a County Legislator, Legislator Nauseef works alongside his fellow legislators to review County operations, consider policy matters, make budget decisions, and support services that impact residents throughout Cortland County.

Legislator Nauseef currently serves as Chair of the Government Operations Committee and is a member of the Finance and Administration Committee of the Cortland County Legislature. He also serves as one of the legislative members of the Assigned Counsel Plan Committee.

A lifetime resident of Cortland County, Legislator Nauseef takes pride in serving the community he calls home. As a husband and proud parent, he understands the importance of strong communities, dependable services, and decisions that support residents and families.

Through his service on the Legislature and as Mayor of the Village of McGraw, Legislator Nauseef works hard to represent his constituents and support the needs of the communities he serves.

What local tradition, event, or place makes your community feel like home?

Stay tuned as we continue our “Meet Your Legislator” series and introduce the members of the Cortland County Legislature who serve our communities.

09/02/2026

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