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Commissioners approve resolution to reduce number of people with mental illnesses in jail
Summary
The Pottawatomie County Commission unanimously adopted Resolution 2026-23 on May 18, 2026, a stepped-up initiative intended to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses held in county jail, following a sheriff’s update on staffing and programs.
The Board of Pottawatomie County Commissioners voted 5-0 on May 18, 2026, to adopt Resolution 2026-23, a stepped-up initiative aimed at reducing the number of people with mental illnesses in the county jail. Commissioner Gary Yenzer moved for adoption and Commissioner Bill Drew seconded the motion; the vote carried unanimously.
Sheriff Doug Adams provided an update to the board on staffing, programs and upcoming trainings before the vote. The action was recorded in the meeting minutes as "Motion: Yenzer moved to approve Resolution 2026-23 stepping up initiative to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in jail. Drew seconded, motion carried 5-0." The resolution number, unanimous tally and the sheriff’s briefing were the principal factual details recorded by the board.
