July 16, 2008
Opinion: “Cost of providing services makes re-entry facility unfeasible”
County and state officials are making every effort to convince readers that a prison re-entry facility in the Dunnigan area of Yolo County is a positive addition to the community.
In a recent front-page article regarding the proposed re-entry facility, California Department of Corrections undersecretary Kathryn Jett makes a point of saying that although highly secure, the facility will not look like a prison. It is not the look of the prison, Jett, but the lack of water, sewer, and fire protection in the area that concerns residents. She goes on to assure us that the facility will be built, funded, and staffed by the state rather than the county. Personally, I don't care if it is county or state money being spent.
Locating a facility in a rural area without a pre-existing infrastructure is simply financially irresponsible…
LINK - DailyDemocrat.com
