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Deputies oppose Waco jail privatization plans

In Waco, Mclennan County deputies are raising a fuss to oppose a privatization proposal that could shift most jailers' jobs to a private company. Reported the Tribune-Herald ("McLennan County Sheriff Officers Association leader calls on Sheriff to oppose jail privatization," July 8):The president of the McLennan County Sheriff Officer?s Association is calling for Sheriff Larry Lynch to put an end this morning to further consideration of privatizing county jail facilities. County commissioners are set today to open proposals from companies seeking to contract with the county to help ease the continuing jail overcrowding problem. McLennan County Judge Jim Lewis said requests for proposals were sent out to 14 vendors nationwide, adding that he expects commissioners to defer a decision today on what are sure to be varied and complex bids...continue to full post

Full post as published by Grits for Breakfast on July 08, 2008 (boomark / email).