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Quorum court debates 1¢ public safety sales tax and detention-center options; judge to present numbers in March
Summary
The court spent an extended session discussing a possible 1¢ public safety sales tax, a proposed modular detention center (options discussed for 300–400 beds), operational cost projections, and community outreach; the judge and staff will present detailed cost and revenue figures at the March meeting.
The Pope County quorum court held an extended discussion about pursuing a public safety sales tax and the county’s detention-center needs, with members weighing whether to seek a permanent 1¢ tax or a time-limited levy and debating size, cost and operating implications for a new jail.
County Judge described next steps and said staff would provide a detailed presentation in March with year-end revenue figures and comparative cost breakdowns. He said he expected to circulate a…
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