Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos approached the Board of Supervisors in December of 2022, asking for a new jail. Nanos called building conditions 'deplorable.'
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos approached the Board of Supervisors in December of 2022, asking for a new jail. Nanos called building conditions"deplorable."
Tuesday, the Board voted 4-1 to approve the roster commission members, its timeline and a charter for its upcoming tasks:"To assess the need for a new Pima County Adult Detention Center or improvements, as well as funding options." The ten-person commission is chaired by former Oro Valley Police Chief Daniel Sharp, and consists of the following additional members:Roberto VillaseñorThe commission is scheduled to meet at least once monthly, with a deadline to submit its findings by September.
Supervisor Steve Christy of District 4 was the sole 'no' vote, voicing his concern about the scope of the commission's work and the diverse backgrounds of the commissioners. Christy said only one person on the roster works on the construction industry, and further said he'd like to see five or six more.
"What we really need is information on the jail first, and then we can proceed with these other things," Christy said.Anne Simmons is a digital content producer for KGUN 9. Anne got her start in television while still a student at the University of Arizona. Before joining KGUN, she managed multiple public access television stations in the Bay Area and has worked as a video producer in the non-profit sector. Share your story ideas and important issues with Anne by emailing anne.
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