Real Estate: Meeting Jan. 8th with County about Jail in Whitewater

That is a tough change for any town...a lot of questions, listening and searching of the heart..

Kathy, I remember when the jail in Winchester was built and there were many questions circulating the community.  There were many concerns but with all of the activity surrounding the issue and the fact that there is a big difference between a jail and a prision, hopefully the community will be put at ease. 

There's always concerns about building prisons and depending on the area and the circumstances I think I'd rather have the offender locked up rather than roaming the neighborhood :) 

Bring em on lol!  In other words NIMBY

Hi Kathy,

Interesting, I haven't clicked over yet, but I am interested in this project. Since it's a county jail can I would imagine it would service the entire desert community, correct? And do you know where these folks are housed now? Sorry for the questions, maybe the link will provide that info.

Hi Kathy,

Thanks so much for the info, since my comment I clicked on over to view the link. It was an interesting contrast between the perceived affluence (accurate or othewise) of the desert vs. the jail/prison image and environment. As someone who personally loves your overall community, I can see why it could be a concern, yet not sure if it's a 100% negative at this point. I think you would have a far better perspective in the long run.

I would imagine the Indian communites would have a big influence on the overall issue.

Hi Kathy, we have several jails in our vicinity and we've never had any real issues with them. I do know that they brought quite a few very needed jobs. But..what I've learned is, if the state, city/county decide they want to build it they will. People can protest all they want, but the city, county and state will do whatever they want regardless of the community. At least that's what happens in my neck of the woods.jost

Kathy good luck in getting answers.  We fought one here in Middletown and the only way that we got real answers to our concerns was by forming a committee, request documents, and do a lot of research.  We were successful in the end, but it required a lot of hard work.

I wish you the best of luck on this one Kathy, I know you have been fighting it for awhile now and I think you would be a great leader of this fight!

Go get 'em,

Kathy, I'd be interested to hear how the meeting goes.  We have a jail not far from us--about 20 minutes from my house.  I can tell you that on more then a few occasions we've had helicopters overhead looking for escapees.  It's unnerving.  Let us know how it goes.  And Happy New Year if I'm not online tomorrow!! 

Kathy one good thing it could bring jobs to the area. May even help the crime rate not that you have a higher crime rate. However when it comes to what gov't wants gov't gets.  No one wants a jail in the front yard, not exactly good curb appeal.