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County staff seek $16,000 one‑time and $20,000 annual support to keep Hall of Justice cafe open
Summary
After seven months of operation, the Hall of Justice cafe has generated modest revenue but runs an operating loss; staff requested $16,000 supplemental for 2026 and an ongoing $20,000–21,000 annual subsidy while exploring alternatives.
County finance and public services staff on Thursday asked commissioners to supplement operations of a recently opened Hall of Justice cafe, saying the temporary concession has drawn steady praise from jurors but has operated at a loss since its April opening.
Finance staff reported through October the cafe had earned $13,431 in revenue and forecast roughly $17,731 for a full year. Direct cafe supplies and food purchases were about $10,789 through October with an estimated $2,800 for the rest of the year; temporary staffing costs paid through an agency were $12,604 to date with an estimated $4,500 through year‑end. After startup…
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