We need the help of Cornell’s alumni and friends in communicating how proposed legislation would impact Cornell and other institutions of higher education. Please join our Legislative Advocacy Network and contact your elected state and federal representatives to urge them to preserve core state and federal support for Cornell and higher education.
Welcome to the Office of Community Relations! Our office represents Cornell to the community, and just as importantly, the community to Cornell. Our mission is to advise university officials and departments on matters that have community implications. “Town-gown” issues that we frequently address involve construction, environmental health, housing, planning, purchasing, safety, and transportation. Read more about us
Voter Registration Forms
Voter registration forms can be obtained at all College Registrar Offices,the Student Disabilities Services Office, and the Campus Information and Visitor Relations Desk which is located in the Day Hall Lobby. They can also be obtained by contacting Penny Givin at 255.4347.
Absentee Voting Information
Students may qualify to vote by absentee ballot on the day of any Primary, Special, or General Election. Applications for absentee ballots to be mailed to the voter must be received by the Board of Elections no later than seven days before the General Election. If the applicant delivers the application to the Board of Elections in person, it must be received no later than the day before the election. All absentee ballot envelopes must be postmarked no later than the day of the election.
President David Skorton's Ithaca Journal op-ed
President David Skorton's Ithaca Journal op-ed on Cornell's $20M investment, and related information on housing and transportation. Choose the resource links below available for your review.
| Collegetown Info-Brunch, NOON-2p.m. Ithaca Fire Station #9, 309 College Ave. | 09/07/2008 |
| Primary Election, Noon-9:00 p.m. | 09/09/2008 |
| General Election - 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. | 11/04/2008 |
Background for President Skorton's op-ed
Background information on housing and transportation as mentioned in President David Skorton's Ithaca Journal op-ed on Cornell's $20M investment.
Noise Ordinance
Below, please find a copy of the City of Ithaca Noise Ordinance. Questions regarding this legislation can be forwarded to the City Clerk's Office at (607) 274-6570.
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