Sheriff reports jail occupancy at 64.64%; lighting project procurement tabled

Feb 22, 2026

Sheriff Trevor Wright told commissioners the county jail’s February occupancy was 64.64% and presented two non-comparable lighting quotes; the Board asked staff to obtain comparable quotes before proceeding.

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Sheriff Trevor Wright updated the commission on jail operations and facility work during the March 5 meeting. Wright reported the county jail occupancy for February at 64.64 percent and reviewed a year-end report and recent outreach activity, including attending a job fair in Alexandria.

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