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Oklahoma County Advances $40M Jail Despite Community Concerns

1/2/2025

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Oklahoma County Commissioners are moving forward with a $40 million jail and mental health facility on East Grand Boulevard, backed by Attorney General Gentner Drummond's ruling that the county is exempt from Oklahoma City's zoning laws. Despite community concerns about its proximity to schools and neighborhoods, construction is set to begin in 2025.

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Story summary

Oklahoma County Commissioners are moving forward with a $40 million jail and mental health facility on East Grand Boulevard, backed by Attorney General Gentner Drummond's ruling that the county is exempt from Oklahoma City's zoning laws. Despite community concerns about its proximity to schools and neighborhoods, construction is set to begin in 2025.