Wednesday, September 13, 2006
What next for the Pulaski County Jail?
On the day after taxpaers get a break from the smug elitist special interests that run things, here are a few observations.
It is not the opposition's responsability to offer solutions for every bad idea.
Pulaski County, due to fiscal mismanagement and unfortunate circumstances, is in need of expanded jail space. The Hoglawyer, one of Arkansas Times bloggers, raised the issue of roof repairs and other structural issues on the current facility. That should be laid out truthfully and addressed by county officials.
The Quarum Court should propose a one-eighth cent sales tax five years. That produces $45 million for operations, repairs, opening the closed "pod," and reopening the "warehouse" facility for lesser offenders. There would probably also be some funds available for a modest construction project.
If they are serious, it should not take tha tlong to get moving. Just like the arena, voters will pass a sound proposal.
It is not the opposition's responsability to offer solutions for every bad idea.
Pulaski County, due to fiscal mismanagement and unfortunate circumstances, is in need of expanded jail space. The Hoglawyer, one of Arkansas Times bloggers, raised the issue of roof repairs and other structural issues on the current facility. That should be laid out truthfully and addressed by county officials.
The Quarum Court should propose a one-eighth cent sales tax five years. That produces $45 million for operations, repairs, opening the closed "pod," and reopening the "warehouse" facility for lesser offenders. There would probably also be some funds available for a modest construction project.
If they are serious, it should not take tha tlong to get moving. Just like the arena, voters will pass a sound proposal.
