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Brock: Rejecting Cornell MOU ‘consistent’ with prior statements

2 years ago in Community, Education, Local, Politics

Photo: Saga Communications, WHCU/Joe Salzone

ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) — One Ithaca Common Council member voted against accepting an amended MOU with Cornell.

Alderperson Cynthia Brock explained her decision Friday on Ithaca’s Morning News.

Brock favored a seven-year agreement. The Common Council voted Wednesday 9-1 on a $4 million deal over 15 years. Cornell’s Board of Trustees has approved that amended agreement.

FULL INTERVIEW: Alderperson Cynthia Brock on Ithaca’s Morning News

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