Some support temporary jail; others want work stopped
Sheriff Marlin Gusman’s decision to move ahead with construction of 400 temporary jail beds before a working group meets to examine the jail expansion has divided the group and drawn criticism from City Council President Arnie Fielkow.
Public comments invited on plan to spend $28.8 million
Sheriff building 400 jail beds before working group meets
Here’s a powerful tip for Cao: Don’t say “shagalicious”
Sheriff: I have never housed arrestees ‘to make money’
Mayor announces new group to offer recommendation on jail
Public not invited to city meeting on key jail issue
The City Council’s Criminal Justice Committee met this morning to discuss inmate-release issues that could have an effect on the size of the city’s planned new jail, but it’s unclear whether adequate public notice was given about the meeting under the state’s open meetings law.
For Jindal, it’s better to be lucky than accountable
City hasn't touched $10 million for courthouse repairs approved in 2000
City officials haven't fully answered why they continue to sit on a $10 million pile of taxpayer money approved by voters a decade ago for courthouse repairs.
