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Commissioners and oversight committee discussions focus on jail financing strategy
Summary
Commissioners discussed the county’s need for additional jail funding after a citizen oversight committee meeting; commissioners cautioned against a solo ballot measure and emphasized seeking broader support and legislative options.
County commissioners on May 20 discussed the ongoing challenge of funding a new jail and the recent citizen oversight committee meeting, where committee members expressed frustration about the county’s funding position.
Commissioner Mon said the oversight committee had passed a resolution expected to come to the board and acknowledged the county needs additional funding to continue operations. "I sense their frustration about not having the funds in order to build the jail," Mon said. "I would assume, for both of you as…
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