OKLAHOMA COUNTY VOTERS APPROVE FUNDING FOR NEW JAIL
OKLAHOMA COUNTY, COUNTY JAIL BOND MEASURE
Nearly 60% of Oklahoma County voters passed the $260 million bond issue in June 2022 that will be used to construct a new county jail. The Chamber spearheaded the “Fix the Jail” campaign, which provided essential information and data to the voting public regarding the current jail’s dilapidating condition and encouraged county voters to approve the bond issue for a newer, safer and more efficient structure. The county jail was first built in 1991 and has since been besieged with various issues and problems, including overcrowding. The new jail will also house mental health and substance abuse facilities, and diversion programs to get people the help they need quicker. Voter approval for a bond issue to build a new jail is a major milestone for reforming Oklahoma County’s criminal justice system. For the Chamber, it ranks right behind the creation of the Oklahoma County Criminal Justice Advisory Council (CJAC). CJAC works to ensure accountability and transparency in the county justice system.
JAIL BOND MEASURE YES FOR THE PROPOSITION 61,282 | 59.26% NO AGAINST THE PROPOSITION 42,131 | 40.74%
Other recent CJAC accomplishments included: • Elimination of triple-celling. • A continued reduction of the jail population. • Installation of new cell door locks. • Installation of a new full-body scanner. • Creation of a fast-track booking process. • Launching a new Citizen’s Advisory Board.
GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY CHAMBER • 2022 ANNUAL REPORT
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