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Kansas City’s Temporary Jail May Be Permanent | Kansas City News
Kansas City’s $25 million temporary jail, built to handle overflow ahead of the World Cup, might just become permanent — thanks to Mayor Quinton Lucas, who’s hinting the sturdy brick-and-mortar structure could replace the costly $151 million long-term plan. While officials insist it’s still a short-term fix, the mayor argues it’s already more secure than the old jail and could save taxpayers millions — especially as voters approved a sales tax for a future mega-jail. Staff training and recruitment are underway, but the city’s future detention strategy is suddenly up for debate. Listen in…
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