CUCPJ Public Forum on New Jail Proposal

Posted on 04/22/2012 by Public i
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Champaign Urbana Citizens for Peace and Justice Present

A Public Forum on:

The County Board’s Proposal to Spend $20 Million on a New Jail

Speakers:

  • Carol Ammons, County Board member who opposes the jail proposal
  • Members of Decarcerate Monroe County, a group that stopped a similar proposal in Bloomington, Indiana
  • Community members

The Champaign County Board proposes to spend $20 million on new jail cells.  If you think there are better ways to use taxpayers’ money, come and make your voice be heard.

Where: Urbana City Council Chambers, 400 S. Vine St.

When: Friday, May 11, 2012

Time: 6 p.m.

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