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Mayor says county-funded Homeward Bound program helped 107 participants and saved jail costs
Hamilton County Board of Commissioners · January 15, 2026
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Summary
Mayor Walt reported that a $25,000 county investment in the Homeward Bound program yielded 107 participants over six months, a 143% increase from the prior period, and estimated roughly $221,000 in jail-cost savings from reduced recidivism.
Mayor Walt updated the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 14 about the Homeward Bound program, which the county funded with a $25,000 commitment last year.
The mayor said the program recorded 107 participants in the last six months, a 143% increase compared…
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