2007 Election: Smith County Jail Bond Fails For Second Time
By Vince Leibowitz on Nov 6, 2007 in 2007 Texas Elections
As the Smith County Jail Bond for $125 million failed tonight 69 percent to 31 percent, County Judge Joel Baker has ruled out issuing certificates of obligation, which don’t require taxpayer approval, to fund a new jail. Smith County is presently housing inmates in counties across East Texas due to overcrowding.
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