Jackson County jail administrator reports sharp population swings, raises billing dispute
Jail administrator Andrew Lung told the Board that jail population has swung widely since a July 1 rule change, reporting multi-month revenue totals and a dispute over an old camera bill; staffing and transport stresses persist.
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Andrew Lung, identified in the meeting as the county jail administrator, told the Jackson County Board of Supervisors the facility has seen unpredictable fluctuations since a law or rule change took effect July 1. "As of yesterday, we're at 5 inmates. Today, we're at 4," he said, and described the pattern as "a total roller coaster" that makes staffing and transport coordination with neighboring counties difficult.
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