Custer County jail bond failing
Custer County voters have killed a $4.5 million general obligation bond issue. With all precincts reporting, the issue lost Tuesday night by a vote of 1,188 against to 943 in favor. It required a two-thirds majority for approval.
The bond was intended to bring the county courthouse into compliance with minimum ADA standards and replace the existing county jail.
The bond was a scaled-down, third try at gaining voter approval for the project. A $5.5 million dollar bond was defeated at the polls last year. It’s estimated the bond would have cost taxpayers about $48 per $100,000 of taxable assessed value.
The county has faced the threat of legal action for failing to meet standards. Commissioners have, so far, kept the county out of court by showing a good-faith effort to address the problem.
