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Commissioners and public debate whether to sell county jail; public seeks release of analysis

5821761 · September 10, 2025
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Commissioners and members of the public disagreed about putting the county jail on the market. One commissioner said he will not vote to sell; citizens asked for a previously referenced accountability report and appraisal to be released.

The future of the Sussex County jail drew renewed attention at the Sept. 10 meeting as commissioners and public speakers disagreed about whether to market the facility and requested release of related reports. Commissioner De Groot told colleagues he reviewed photographs from the county prosecutor’s office and an appraisal report that had been shared with commissioners.…

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