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Residents and faith leaders praise commission’s stance on CoreCivic during public comment
Summary
Multiple speakers at public comment thanked the commission for its position on the CoreCivic project and urged continued attention to employee and detainee safety. Supporters included a CoreCivic assistant warden, former corrections staff, clergy and local residents.
Several residents and community leaders used the public‑comment period to express support for the commission’s handling of the CoreCivic project and to urge attention to worker and detainee safety as legal proceedings continue.
Richard Pfeiffer, introduced himself as assistant warden at CoreCivic Midwest, thanked the commission and said he returned to work at the facility because he loves Leavenworth. "CoreCivic is one that’s provided a lot of jobs and opportunities for Leavenworth," Pfeiffer said during his remarks. Other speakers echoed appreciation for the commission’s earlier action related to CoreCivic.
Rick Hamilton, a resident, said he had expected a different outcome but praised commissioners for holding their ground. Sister Vicky Perkins, who identified herself as a sister of charity and a new Leavenworth resident, thanked the commission "simply to say thank you for taking the stand you took on the CoreCivic project." Tammy Reid, who said she worked in corrections for 36 years, called CoreCivic "supportive in this community" and urged continued attention to staff safety.
Reverend Tim Gray, pastor at First Presbyterian Church, told commissioners he and members of his congregation appreciated the commission's "efforts in continuing the conversation with CoreCivic" and asked the city to balance economic considerations with safety and rehabilitation responsibilities. Several commenters referenced a pending court schedule; a resident said they were "looking forward to watching the status conference on the 23rd at 9 a.m. in Topeka Courtroom 401." The transcript includes no formal commission action on CoreCivic during this meeting; these remarks were part of the public‑comment period.
Ending: Comments reflected a mix of support for CoreCivic as an employer and appeals to the commission to continue oversight and attention to safety and rehabilitation as legal proceedings continue.
