Perry County reviews jail costs, notes lower inmate census and adjusts meal projections

Sep 16, 2025

Officials reviewed jail operating lines, including meal costs and equipment contracts, and noted an inmate census decline (from roughly 87 to around 67) that reduced year-to-date meal spending; commissioners adjusted projected meal and equipment lines based on updated midyear data.

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PERRY COUNTY — Commissioners reviewed the jail’s operating lines and agreed to adjust several allocations after staff provided updated midyear spending and census figures.

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