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County leaders report progress on jail planning; consultants to present designs in 2026
Summary
Commissioners described results of a jail charrette with consultants that produced lower-than-expected cost estimates and recommended further design work; commissioners plan a consultant presentation to the full board in early 2026 and stressed the need to evaluate budgets before choosing a financing path.
Commissioners reported progress on a multi‑stakeholder jail charrette and said consultant feedback suggests a new facility may be more affordable than earlier rough estimates.
The chair said the charrette condensed planned work and produced detailed information more quickly than expected. Commissioners discussed initial cost ranges cited during consultant briefings and said early…
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