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Justice System Improvement Program Open House Scheduled
Benton County is scheduled to host a Justice System Improvement Program (JSIP) Open House for community members to share highlights about County plans for holistic improvements to community safety, mental health, and homelessness services. The open house will be held Wednesday, Feb. 8, from 6-8 p.m. at the Benton County Kalapuya Building, 4500 SW Research Way. […]
Benton County Board decides on $110 million May 2023 bond measure
The Benton County Board of Commissioners received a final presentation on the costs and recommended projects for the planned May 16, 2023, Justice System Improvement Program (JSIP) bond measure. The total cost of facilities for the proposed bond measure is $114 million and staff presented a number of bond cost scenarios ranging from $100 million […]
JSIP Key Milestones and Current Funding Details Presented to Board
JSIP Key Milestones and Current Funding Details Presented to Board On December 6, 2022 at the Benton County Board of Commissioners meeting, Justice System Improvement Program (JSIP) Manager Nick Kurth and Benton County Chief Financial Officer Rick Crager provided the Board with a presentation of key JSIP milestones and current funding details about the projects […]
Homelessness resources and housing navigation center project designated as preferred project for bond
Benton County Board of Commissioners have voted to include funding for a homelessness services facility in the County’s planned bond measure, to be put before voters in May 2023. The Justice System Improvement Program (JSIP) is the County’s most comprehensive approach yet to determine how best to improve Benton County’s justice system and mental health […]
