County updates elevator repairs, schedules temporary daytime staffing at jail

Jul 27, 2026

Oklahoma County officials reported progress on elevators across multiple county facilities and approved a temporary daytime staffing plan (Mon/Wed/Fri, 11 a.m.–1 p.m.) to reduce outages at the jail while awaiting parts and inspections.

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Oklahoma County officials updated the infrastructure advisory on elevator repairs across county facilities and approved a temporary staffing plan to help maintain service at the jail. Bill, the owner's representative for the PBA American Rescue Plan projects, said JJC elevator work "has started" and that the project remains "still on track for October 5 completion." The courthouse elevator is complete but awaiting the state labor department inspection before public use.

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