Community Voice

1. Makerspace for the public

   I'm the president of the non-profit makerspace Ithaca Generator. This thought relates the the whole ecosystem however. The mayor has acknowledged the maker movement in his public statements and...
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   I'm the president of the non-profit makerspace Ithaca Generator. This thought relates the the whole ecosystem however. The mayor has acknowledged the maker movement in his public statements and signed the president's Mayor maker challenge. Ithaca has a constellation of makerspaces to support different demographics - makerspaces in schools, makerspaces on Cornell campus, in the public library, and at the highly-focused REV. I think Ithaca should have a well-equipped and well-staffed makerspace that is a real civic amenity to folks from all walks of life and educational backgrounds. IG is that to some extent, but we have a long way to go before we can really claim to be accessible to all, and offer educational programming. Specifically, I would like to suppoort light manufacturing of local products by entrepreneurs and artisans who don't fit the REV model. Studios, social events, and manufacturing space for small to micro-enterprises could bridge the gap into manufacturing.

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   Jan 31, 2017 by Elliot Wells (5 points)

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   I'm the president of the non-profit makerspace Ithaca Generator. This thought relates the the whole ecosystem however. The mayor has acknowledged the maker movement in his public statements and signed the president's Mayor maker challenge. Ithaca has a constellation of makerspaces to support different demographics - makerspaces in schools, makerspaces on Cornell campus, in the public library, and at the highly-focused REV. I think Ithaca should have a well-equipped and well-staffed makerspace that is a real civic amenity to folks from all walks of life and educational backgrounds. IG is that to some extent, but we have a long way to go before we can really claim to be accessible to all, and offer educational programming. Specifically, I would like to suppoort light manufacturing of local products by entrepreneurs and artisans who don't fit the REV model. Studios, social events, and manufacturing space for small to micro-enterprises could bridge the gap into manufacturing.

2. Employment opportunities with the United States Census Bureau

   The United States Census Bureau is in need of applicants to help complete the upcoming 2020 Census. Apply at 2020census.gov/jobs $20/hr & $.58/mile for Census Takers $22/hr $.58/mile for...
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   The United States Census Bureau is in need of applicants to help complete the upcoming 2020 Census. Apply at 2020census.gov/jobs $20/hr & $.58/mile for Census Takers $22/hr $.58/mile for Supervisors Weekly pay Flexible schedule No education requirement Part time/full time Email questions to Shannon. Wright@census.gov

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   Jan 17, 2020 by Shannon Kelly Wright (5 points)

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   The United States Census Bureau is in need of applicants to help complete the upcoming 2020 Census. Apply at 2020census.gov/jobs $20/hr & $.58/mile for Census Takers $22/hr $.58/mile for Supervisors Weekly pay Flexible schedule No education requirement Part time/full time Email questions to Shannon. Wright@census.gov

3. Outdoor dining post Covid-19

   If restaurants are allowed to add tables to parking lots or other public spaces, social distancing will be easier and they are more likely to survive.

   Apr 30, 2020 by DK (5 points)

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   If restaurants are allowed to add tables to parking lots or other public spaces, social distancing will be easier and they are more likely to survive.

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