High PriorityPublic Safetyopen
Courthouse security and overcrowded court facilities
Summary
Officials and staff who work in the 1939 courthouse say it has serious security and liability problems, with inmates mingling near courtrooms. The proposed justice center would include a secure corridor from the jail and space for a fourth courtroom within ten years.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
The justice center portion of the proposal is roughly $45 million of the $61 million.
✅Who benefits
Courthouse employees, judges, jurors, and residents who visit the courthouse.
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