Media Summary: The facility has the same number of beds as it did in 2013, when the "This is not something we wanted to do. We've been talking with IDOC officials for years about this issue. Promises have been ... There is some controversy surrounding the plan because commissioners didn't take the issue to a public vote.

Parking Dispute Sets Another Obstacle In Ada County Jail Expansion - Detailed Analysis & Overview

The facility has the same number of beds as it did in 2013, when the "This is not something we wanted to do. We've been talking with IDOC officials for years about this issue. Promises have been ... There is some controversy surrounding the plan because commissioners didn't take the issue to a public vote. This segment originally aired on Oct. 25, 2023. More information: ... The cages, hosting everything necessary for the election to occur, is locked with keys only held by judges.

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