Crook County begins public meetings on jail measure
On Monday evening, the Crook County Sheriff is hosting the first of seven public meetings to lay out his case for voters to back a bond measure that will pay for a new jail.
Sheriff John Gautney said there are nearly 100 people on a list waiting to serve their jail sentence, and crowding is causing a delay and a “criminal justice crisis.”
In November, voters will decide on a $10 million bond measure for a new jail that could house 76 inmates.
The rest of the money would come from the county, city of Prineville and loans.
Monday night’s meeting was set for 6:30 at Juniper Canyon Baptist Church.
Below is a list of future meeting times, dates and sites:
Powell Butte Community Hall, Wednesday, October 5, at 7 p.m.
Paulina School, Thursday, October 6, 2016 at 6 p.m.
Crook County Library, Monday, October 10 at 6:30 p.m.
Ochoco West Community Hall, Tuesday, October 11, at 6 p.m.
Meadow Lakes – “What’s Brewing,” Wednesday, October 19, at 7 a.m.
Crook County High School Auditorium, October 20, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.
More information can be found here:
