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Washington County judge says county is 'building' as detention project nears completion

Washington County Quorum Court · February 20, 2026
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Summary

The county judge delivered the State of the County address, highlighting new facilities, an ARPA-funded detention center COVID-mitigation project that the judge said is ahead of schedule and under budget, and calls to modernize planning rules and tax relief for homeowners.

County Judge (unnamed) opened the Washington County Quorum Court meeting with a State of the County address, saying the county is "building"—not only structures but systems—and outlining recent investments and priorities.

"The state of Washington County is strong," the judge said, adding that county leaders have used grant and federal dollars to expand facilities and services. He singled out the Washington County Detention Center COVID-mitigation project, funded with American Rescue Plan Act resources, saying the project "is ahead of schedule and under budget with…

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