Planners’ recommendation would raise capacity to 1,731 beds, but limit the inmate count to 1,438. Proposal must still go through Planning Commission, City Council.
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Planners’ recommendation would raise capacity to 1,731 beds, but limit the inmate count to 1,438. Proposal must still go through Planning Commission, City Council.
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