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Sedgwick County warns cuts to community corrections funding would strain services and public safety
Summary
Sedgwick County officials urged KDOC and legislators to pause any funding redistribution, arguing sharp cuts to the county's grant would strain regional supervision and treatment capacity.
Sedgwick County leaders told the Select Committee for Government Oversight that a contemplated redistribution of community corrections grant dollars could materially harm capacity for supervision and treatment in the county and surrounding jurisdictions.
Steven Stonehouse, director of Sedgwick County Department of Corrections, said his agency supported the goal of a transparent funding formula but questioned whether the proposed variables would improve public safety. "Our…
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