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Council weighs state reports on juvenile bed capacity and regional options
Summary
Councilmembers discussed conflicting information about juvenile bed availability in the region, expressed concern about travel distances and mixing youth with adult facilities, and said they were awaiting clarification before deciding whether to build local capacity or depend on regional beds.
Councilmembers discussed a state-level proposal and conflicting reports about juvenile bed capacity as they consider how the city should respond.
The mayor said a state senator circulated a proposal indicating that 50% of juvenile beds across the state were empty, and suggested that a regional arrangement…
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