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Council approves rezoning for proposed sheriff/jail site (Ordinance 7233)

Kokomo City Common Council · March 9, 2026
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Summary

Ordinance 7233, a petition to rezone property near the existing jail for an expanded Howard County sheriff/jail facility, passed on second reading by voice vote.

The Common Council approved Ordinance 7233 on second reading, a petition filed by the Howard County Economic Redevelopment Commission (represented in the meeting by Commissioner Jack Dodd) seeking to change zoning from R1 residential to institutional use for property at 750 South Dixon Road and 2200 West Markland Avenue to accommodate a proposed sheriff’s office and new jail. Councilman Greek moved for passage; the motion was seconded and approved on voice vote. Council members heard no public comment on this item during tonight’s session.

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