ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) — Tompkins County legislators have approved a pay increase for the mental health medical director.

While the position remains open, Communications Director Dominick Recckio says the hike in pay will make hiring someone easier.

The director will now earn 143 dollars and 75 cents an hour with fringe benefits and annual salary adjustments.

FULL INTERVIEW: Dominick Recckio on Ithaca’s Morning News