Converse Co. voters reject jail measure

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By The Associated Press

Story Published: Nov 4, 2009 at 7:45 PM MST

Story Updated: Nov 4, 2009 at 7:45 PM MST

DOUGLAS, WYOMING - Converse County residents have voted down a ballot measure to fund a $28.5 million justice center with a 1 cent sales tax.

The tax measure was decided by fewer than 200 votes Tuesday of just over 2,200 votes cast. Currently, the Converse County Jail is beyond full capacity, forcing the county to send some inmates to neighboring counties. Every year, the county pays about $500,000 to house inmates elsewhere.

Converse County Commissioner Jim Willox says the county will have to evaluate its options.

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