Special Committee Proposes Plan To Fund New Oklahoma County Jail

A special committee is getting specific with a way to fund a new Oklahoma County jail.

Wednesday, July 22nd 2015, 8:54 am

By: News 9


A special committee is getting specific with a way to fund a new Oklahoma County jail.

The deteriorating structure has been a hot button issue in Oklahoma City for some time. Some people have touted the Oklahoma County Jail as the "worst jail in America" because of the conditions inside.

Now, a special committee recommends Oklahoma County commissioners ask voters to support a 1-cent sales tax increase to fund a new $360 million detention facility.

Earlier this year, inmates clogged the plumbing system. It's just one of several issues the jail has seen over the years.

Last year, a pipe burst on the second floor and a sewer line in the basement collapsed. Conditions like this recently led to protests by those who have family inside the jail.

"We don't expect jail to be a pleasant experience, we don't expect it to be a fun place to be, but we do that it should be a sanitary place," said Ginny Sain, whose cousin is in the jail.

We'll let you know if voters are asked to decide on the proposal.

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