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Supervisors discuss regional jail study and later move to closed session on probable litigation
Summary
Supervisors reported on a regional jail committee meeting that discussed a conceptual $100 million facility and potential county share of $60–$70 million; supervisors said they would return to jurisdictions for funding guidance and then convened a closed session later in the meeting to consult legal counsel on probable litigation.
Supervisor Hart reported back from a regional jail committee meeting where participants discussed overcrowding and a conceptual plan for a new facility with an estimated total cost of about $100 million. Hart said the county’s share could be in the $60–$70 million range depending on allocation decisions and that jurisdictions needed time to determine whether and how they could finance such a project.
Board members discussed whether to approach the matter by determining available funds first or by pursuing a desired design and financing later. Supervisors flagged traffic and land‑use impacts of a substantially larger jail footprint and recommended further discussion at a working session or at upcoming meetings with funders and stakeholders.
Later in the meeting the board voted to convene a closed session under Virginia Code §2.2‑3711(A)(7) for consultation with legal counsel about probable future litigation; after returning from closed session the board certified the closed meeting and adjourned.
