Old jail as prosecutor's office space
Summary
Commissioner Silverthorne called the Prosecutor's office infrastructure 'good money after bad' and said a bigger discussion is coming; a feasibility study is underway.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
A feasibility study is underway; potential future capital spending not yet quantified.
Prosecutor's staff and county residents relying on law enforcement services if upgrades are made.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of County Commissioners (Regular) - Aug 19, 2026
A feasibility study found the vacant Keogh-Dwyer jail's second floor could house prosecutor's office functions with $55,000-$90,000 in renovations. One Lafayette resident objected to discussing this in executive session, arguing the public deserves input on repurposing decisions.
Board of County Commissioners (Regular) - Apr 22, 2026
Commissioner Silverthorne called the Prosecutor's office infrastructure 'good money after bad' and said a bigger discussion is coming; a feasibility study is underway.
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