The quorum court decided to go ahead and move forward with constructing a new jail as they explore ways to fund its operation in the future.
Voters passed the 0.5% measure on Election Day but failed to approve the 1.25% sales tax increase to maintain the jail’s operations.
Sheriff-Elect Ronnie Boyd said one of the ways the operational costs of the jail could be funded is through a new bond measure.
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