Commission refers broad RFP on rebuilding or relocating Walter L. Bailey jail after tense debate
The Shelby County Commission voted to send a broadened resolution authorizing an RFP for a master plan to rebuild or relocate the Walter L. Bailey Jr. Criminal Justice Center to committee on Sept. 17 after heated discussion about sites, community input and process. Clerks warned of intake overcrowding and federal policy risks if bail rules change.
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The Shelby County Commission on Aug. 25 referred — for further committee work on Sept. 17 — a resolution authorizing an RFP to develop a master plan to rebuild or relocate the Walter L. Bailey Jr. Criminal Justice Center.
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