Letter to the Editor: New jail is huge but necessary investment

To the Editor:
 After attending the informational meeting at the Farm Bureau Meeting room last Saturday, October 4, I am convinced that a new jail is the best way to move forward for Allamakee County. I had not realized that our current jail facility is so much out of compliance and on the verge of being closed if we don’t get a plan for a remodeled or replaced jail soon.
The “jail problem” committee obviously has put a lot of time and effort into this matter. Hats off to all of them. They got the work all done in time to be included on the November ballot, and I am thoroughly convinced that we should pass this measure so we don’t have to hold a special election which may cost as much as $10,000.
 A new jail is a huge investment, but a badly needed one that will serve as a safe usable/working building for the residents of Allamakee County for the next 75 to 100 years.
Please get out and vote.

Kathy Kruse
Dorchester