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Supervisors ask ISD to revisit civilian custodial contract for jails after worker and safety concerns
Summary
Supervisor Hahn held and asked Internal Services Department to rework a proposed custodial contract covering county jail facilities and substations, citing concerns about outsourcing, worker benefits and open positions; ISD agreed to refer the item back for further review.
Lede Supervisor Lindsey Hahn on Oct. 7 asked the Internal Services Department to refer back a proposed custodial contract covering several county sheriff facilities so staff could revisit the scope, staffing and worker protections after testimony from unionized janitors and supervisors’ concerns about outsourcing.
Nut graf The board discussed a multi‑site custodial services contract intended to expand janitorial coverage at sheriff substations and detention facilities while county recruitment for permanent custodial positions remains incomplete. Supervisors expressed concerns about consistent service levels, the comparative costs of…
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