Temporary jail cells costing more than $11 million to build
Sheriff Marlin Gusman’s temporary jail will cost over $11 million, The Lens has learned.
HRI and C.J. Peete developer chosen for Iberville work
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.
