North Branch Jail Expansion Project Award Agreement

Emphasized the need for ongoing board oversight, design flexibility, and confidential spaces for legal and medical consultations during the jail expansion.

Supported building the jail expansion quickly to close the old South County jail, but noted declining jail populations and suggested planning for excess capacity.

Representing SBCAN, urged the board to prioritize root causes of incarceration, ensure design flexibility to reduce long-term costs, and maintain public transparency.