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Del City residents urge county commissioners not to site Oklahoma County jail at 1901 East Grand
Summary
Residents and several council members urged a show of public opposition to an Oklahoma County plan to build a new jail near Del City, warning of large costs and local impacts and asking people to attend the county commissioners' meeting to oppose the contract signing.
Public commenters at the Dec. 16 Del City City Council meeting urged residents to attend an Oklahoma County commissioners meeting and press county leaders not to sign a contract to build a proposed jail at 1901 E. Grand Ave.
Why it matters: Speakers said the contract, if signed, would commit Oklahoma County to an estimated $800 million construction bill that they said the county does not have and that could lead to higher property taxes or other fiscal consequences for county residents.
Several residents urged a large turnout at the county meeting. A frequent commenter who identified himself as Happy Hightower of Epperly Drive told the council the commissioners may decide as soon as Wednesday morning…
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