Summary
The county allocated $1 million in 2024 to evaluate jail options, but the project is on hold until the central government center is bid out; significant work is expected in 2027, likely as a direct-supervision facility built from a clean slate.
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Last discussed Mar 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
$1 million was allocated in 2024 for evaluation; construction costs are not yet determined.
✅Who benefits
Future inmates, staff, and taxpayers if a right-sized modern facility reduces board-out costs.
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