Councilman Duncan Disputes Temp Jail As Mayor & Council Approve 22 MILLION Bucks

Today, for a change, the fight for "social justice" lost out to more pressing concerns. 

Here's part of the postscript . . .  

"Councilman Johnathan Duncan told his colleagues he could not support the ordinance because he said the city needs to concentrate on rehabilitation programs so offenders get help with a variety of problems, including homelessness and mental health treatment.

"Others agreed on the need for rehabilitation programs, but pointed out that the number one issue in the city is crime, and the city does not have its own jail."

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