POSTED: July 28, 2010 Letter to Daily Mining Gazette
To the editor:
With all the discussion regarding a new jail for Houghton County, I am convinced that there has not been enough information on the real facts of costs, now and in the future. One person says 80 beds are enough, another says 110 beds are needed. Wow, something so important and it's not clear what size is needed.
Let's discuss Camp Kitwen. Here is a great facility sitting empty. What a waste. Has anyone considered making it a four-county jail: Houghton, Baraga, Keweenaw and Ontonagon? All of these counties need more space and a new jail. This could spread the cost and help everyone. Also, this facility has the room for expansion if needed.
As far as the state is concerned, I'll bet we could get Camp Kitwen for the right price. It is costing all of us taxpayers money while it sits empty.
I am sure our state representatives could convince our people in Lansing to do the right thing. In any case, I think much more thought and research must be done before I will vote to increase taxes.
Vernon LeBlanc
Calumet
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