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Residents urge commissioners to investigate jail trust oversight and staffing
Summary
Public commenters told Oklahoma County commissioners the jail trust faces staffing and safety problems and alleged outside influence over trust meetings; one speaker said he has audio evidence and urged the board to investigate who controls the jail trust.
Christopher Johnston, introduced on the record by the chair, used public comment time April 28 to urge county leaders to address persistent problems at the county jail and with the jail trust.
"My wife, Eleria, was a tremendous person," Johnston said, offering thanks for condolences before turning to policy concerns. He told commissioners the jail remains understaffed, that safety…
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