An Argument Against Washington County Jail Expansion

October 05, 2022 00:46:50
An Argument Against Washington County Jail Expansion
Speaking of Arkansas
An Argument Against Washington County Jail Expansion

Oct 05 2022 | 00:46:50

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Greg Harton

Show Notes

Voters in Benton and Washington counties will be asked on Nov. 8 to support new taxes to pay for jail expansions.

This episode of the Speaking of Arkansas podcast features Sarah Moore, executive director of the Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition, and Mac Mayfield, a board member of the coalition and a leader of a new group called Neighbors Against New Taxation. They oppose jail expansions in both counties, advocating instead for judicial system reforms they say can hold people accountable while also addressing the root causes of their involvement in the judicial system.

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