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Post-election Review Process
Share your thoughts, take the Justice System Improvement Program post-election survey by September 1
Following the May 16, 2023, Special Election, Benton County is seeking feedback from voters about bond measure 2-140, Bonds for Community Safety, Mental Health, and Homelessness Services Facilities.
Benton County is committed to listening and learning from the many perspectives in our community as we continue to prioritize the safety and well-being of those we serve. Survey responses are anonymous and will be compiled into a report and shared with Benton County leaders later this fall. Thank you for your participation!
Comparta sus opiniones, realice la encuesta posterior a las elecciones del Programa de mejoras del sistema judicial (JSIP) antes del 1 de septiembre
Tras las elecciones especiales del 16 de mayo de 2023, el condado de Benton está buscando opiniones de los votantes sobre la medida de bonos 2-140, que consiste en otorgar bonos para la seguridad comunitaria, salud mental e instalaciones de servicios para las personas sin hogar.
El condado de Benton se compromete a escuchar todas las perspectivas de nuestra comunidad y a aprender de ellas, a medida que seguimos priorizando la seguridad y el bienestar de las personas a las que servimos. Las respuestas de la encuesta son anónimas, se recopilarán en un informe y se compartirán con los líderes del condado de Benton más adelante en otoño. ¡Gracias por participar!
In July 2023, Benton County Commissioners approved a plan to gather information and analyze voter sentiments leading to the defeat of Bond Measure 2-140. The objectives of the plan include:
- understanding voter sentiment
- improving public trust
- strengthening support for future endeavors related to the Justice System Improvement Program
The use of qualitative survey data, focus group discussions, and compilations of individual comments and feedback will provide insights into the concerns, objections, and aspirations of the community. This review process will take place over an approximate three-month period from July through September 2023.
Facility & Program Highlights
The Justice System Improvement Program (JSIP) is a multi-year project that began with a detailed 2018 assessment. Since then, a cross-section of County staff, technical experts, and community stakeholders have met and provided input to develop a plan to provide treatment and accountability, ensure safety, and strengthen the community.
The plan involves the development of a number of new facilities as well as expanded mental health and behavioral health crisis programs and services.
Fully funded projects
- A new Benton County Crisis Center, located in downtown Corvallis, is funded through state and federal grants and is scheduled to open in summer 2024. The crisis center will be a voluntary walk-in treatment-centered facility that may be an alternative to the emergency room, which provides stabilization for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis, along with referrals and support for ongoing behavioral health services.
- A new Community Safety and Justice Campus located 1 mile north of downtown Corvallis, is in development. A new courthouse and District Attorney’s Office will be constructed on the campus with construction scheduled to begin in spring 2024. The Courthouse will be funded with a 50% matching grant and the remaining costs for these two facilities will be funded through County borrowing.
OTHER PROJECTS
- A co-located Sheriff’s Office and Emergency Operations Center to improve coordination during major events and natural disasters, and to improve emergency response.
- A new correctional facility with increased capacity (up to 120 beds) and dedicated areas to provide mental health and addiction services.
These other projects were included in Measure 2-140 on the May 2023 ballot. The bond measure did not pass and Benton County leaders will work to assess and understand why the measure was not approved. The Board of Commissioners and County staff will begin conversations with community stakeholders to develop consensus-based approaches for reinvesting in core County facilities.