Summary
The county will buy 3255 West Hamlin Road for a $10.5 million sheriff training facility, replacing a leased building whose rent is tripling to $36,000/month. Cavell voted no, calling it fiscally imprudent while the training unit remains understaffed.
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Last discussed Jul 16, 2026.
Impact analysis
$10.5 million purchase, versus tripling rent at the current facility from $12,000 to $36,000 monthly.
Sheriff's deputies and local law enforcement agencies across the county who use joint training.
Taxpayer watchdogs cited the cost; Commissioner Cavell argued existing training staff are not adequately resourced.
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