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Legislative hopeful pushes for better coordinated mental health resources

2 days ago in Community, Election, Government, Local, Politics

Legislative hopeful pushes for better coordinated mental health resources

Christy Bianconi is the Democratic candidate for Tompkins County Legislature in District 14. (provided) Photo: Saga Communications


ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — A Tompkins County Legislature candidate wants access to mental health resources expanded. 

Christy Bianconi is running in District 14. She’s a licensed social worker and previously worked for the county.

Bianconi suggests a different use for the Tompkins County Mental Health office. 

On the ballot, Bianconi will appear on the Democratic and Working Families party lines.

FULL INTERVIEW: Tompkins County Legislature candidate Christy Bianconi on Ithaca’s Morning News

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