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County stalls on jail decision

Although indicating the numbers don’t appear feasible right now to finance construction of a new jail, members of the Dawson County Commissioners Court voted 4-1 Tuesday to move forward with a funding option that basically will buy them some more time before making a final decision. Members of the court repeatedly emphasized their vote to give notice of intent to issue certificates of obligation to fund a new jail does not in any way mean they intend to do that. “We’re not actually making a decision,” Precinct 3 Commissioner Nicky Goode said. “We’re just keeping our options open.” The move, members of the ...

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Lamesa Press-Reporter

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Lamesa, TX 79331
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