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Jefferson County jail board considers raising out‑of‑county inmate housing rate
Summary
At a Jefferson County Jail Board meeting, officials discussed raising the per‑day charge for housing out‑of‑county inmates from $65 to $75 (with some members suggesting $80). No formal motion was made; routine minutes and financial reports were approved.
At a Jefferson County Jail Board meeting, members discussed increasing the daily charge for housing out‑of‑county inmates from the current $65 per day to $75, with one member suggesting $80 as an alternative.
The discussion centered on covering rising costs and staffing impacts. Brandon, identified in the meeting as the county sheriff, said, "It's currently $65 a day," and that he had "been looking at, hopefully, 75," which he described as roughly a 15% increase intended to better cover utilities and food service. Board members also…
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