A case for approving new taxes for the Benton County Jail expansion

October 18, 2022 00:54:41
A case for approving new taxes for the Benton County Jail expansion
Speaking of Arkansas
A case for approving new taxes for the Benton County Jail expansion

Oct 18 2022 | 00:54:41

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Greg Harton

Show Notes

Benton County proposes an expansion of its jail to deal with crowding. Benton County Judge Barry Moehring, Benton County Sheriff Shawn Holloway and Prosecuting Attorney Nathan Smith are advocating for voters to approve a temporary sales tax for construction and a permanent sales tax for operation.

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