How will neighborhoods get to have a say in the selection of a site?
Part of what we’re doing right now is getting input from neighborhood groups so that we can better know their concerns and needs. The public will have many opportunities to provide feedback, ranging from public forums to sending comments via the North/East Cities’ municipal jail Web site. Once a preferred site is identified, the legislative body with jurisdiction over the location will begin its decision-making process. It is important to recognize, though, that a new municipal jail must be built somewhere. We have no choice on that question. Our challenge i6s to find the best location and to do what we can to lessen any impacts it might have. Regardless of where the municipal jail is ultimately built, the City is committed to building a well designed facility that will be a good neighbor.
