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Councilwoman Anderson asks Hagerstown to request formal answers from county on planned ICE facility purchase in Williamsport
Summary
Councilwoman Anderson moved that the mayor and council request a formal response from the Washington County Board of Commissioners and DHS about a Department of Homeland Security purchase in Williamsport (16220 Wright Road) and potential ICE detention use, asking about county support, possible tax revenue loss, infrastructure capacity for about 1,500 beds, and permitting for on-site utilities; staff will place the topic on a work session and draft a letter for council review.
Councilwoman Anderson asked the mayor and council on Feb. 3 to request that the Washington County Board of Commissioners publicly respond to questions about the Department of Homeland Security's purchase of property at 16220 Wright Road in Williamsport and a possible ICE detention facility.
In her motion, Anderson asked the county to address whether commissioners individually…
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