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Oklahoma County to Build $40M Mental Health Jail Facility

1/4/2025

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Oklahoma County Commissioners are set to build a new mental health facility and jail on East Grand Boulevard, thanks to a ruling from Attorney General Gentner Drummond that shields the county from Oklahoma City's zoning laws. With $40 million from the American Rescue Plan, construction is slated to kick off in early 2025, though community concerns about the jail's location linger.

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Story summary

Oklahoma County Commissioners are set to build a new mental health facility and jail on East Grand Boulevard, thanks to a ruling from Attorney General Gentner Drummond that shields the county from Oklahoma City's zoning laws. With $40 million from the American Rescue Plan, construction is slated to kick off in early 2025, though community concerns about the jail's location linger.