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Sheriff’s staff outline constraints, costs and demand in debate over reinstating county work crews
Summary
Sheriff’s office presented operational data and budget estimates for reinstating the county work crew program, noting reduced eligible inmate population (about 10 now), housing and supervision constraints, and potential revenue from event users; commissioners asked staff to return with cost and availability modeling.
Sheriff’s office staff told the Spokane County Board of Commissioners that reinstating county work crews remains feasible but faces operational constraints and a notable budget gap.
Presenters reviewed a 2026 status‑quo budget estimate of about $731,000 in expenditures with roughly $130,000 in anticipated program revenue, leaving a net county responsibility under prior models. Staff reported the current eligible inmate population for work crews is roughly…
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