An Argument For Washington County Jail Expansion

Speaking of Arkansas

Oct 05 2022 | 00:49:23

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Show Notes

Voters in Benton and Washington counties will be asked on Nov. 8 to support new taxes to pay for jail expansions.
In this episode of the Speaking of Arkansas podcast, Washington County Sheriff Tim Helder and Chief Deputy Jay Cantrell, who becomes the sheriff in January, discuss the expansion proposal in Washington County.

To listen to an argument against jail expansion in Washington and Benton Counties, visit: https://www.nwaonline.com/105againstjail/

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