Oppose $70 million grant for county jail expansion in Richmond
In Plain English
The Contra Costa Sheriff's Office has applied for a $70 million state grant to expand the West County Detention Facility located in Richmond. The city manager would write a formal letter to state officials opposing this funding request. If approved, the council's opposition becomes Richmond's official position on the jail expansion project.
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Votes
To direct the city manager to draft a letter opposing the $70 million grant proposal for the West County Detention Facility expansion
7 to 0
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