ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) — Veronica Pillar is running for re-election. Pillar currently represents District 2, which includes part of the city of Ithaca.

The Tompkins County legislator tells WHCU there are some tough topics to tackle in a second term.

In November, Tompkins County purchases some land on Cherry Street in Ithaca to build a permanent homeless shelter. Until that opens, the county plans to continue using local motels as temporary housing.

FULL INTERVIEW: Tompkins County Legislator Veronica Pillar on Ithaca’s Morning News