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Hutchinson County commissioners approve $5 million transfer to start jail capital projects fund
Summary
Commissioners voted to create a jail capital projects fund and transfer $5,000,000 from general fund reserves to begin planning and future needs for a new jail; some members asked for more community engagement before spending.
HUTCHINSON COUNTY, Texas — The Hutchinson County Commissioners Court voted unanimously Sept. 9 to create a jail capital projects fund and transfer $5,000,000 from the county’s general fund reserves to be committed to future jail needs.
The court approved the transfer after discussion about how the money will be dedicated and whether to solicit public input before moving ahead. "I like the idea,…
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