Vigo County Jail Survey

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Q1 Are you supportive of providing the

County Commissioners with $20,000,000
toward enhancing the current facility to
ensure it is providing the services that are
needed and addressing the ACLU
concerns? This would potentially result in a
additional .25% Local Income Tax for 6
years to fund the project. This will also
require the Redevelopment Commission to
transfer ownership of the parking lots on
the campus.
Answered: 809 Skipped: 7
Yes
No
Other (please
specify)
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Answer Choices Responses
Yes 60.94% 493
No 33.25% 269
Other (please specify) 5.81% 47
Total 809
# Other (please specify) Date
1 We have too many vacant eyesores and rarely rehab what we can. We also don't need to build a new jail by yet 6/17/2017 10:01 AM
another draw to visitors, I.e. the soccer fields. Inmates and kids don't mix!
2 It's a better option than building something new, but still a lot if money. I am not impressed with the fiscal capabilities if 6/17/2017 7:15 AM
those who are governing.
3 yes if limit to 6 years 6/17/2017 12:02 AM
4 I don't have a problem paying for the jail with extra taxes. But, we all know after it is paid for YOU WILL NOT reduce 6/16/2017 10:26 PM
the taxes back. So admit it up front and Honestly tell everyone that the tax increase is petminate!
5 but reduce or salary police and fire personnel, paying way too much in pay then they get overtime, then they 6/16/2017 5:55 PM
moonlight and drive their police vehicles home. There is a lot that could be reduced there.
6 Transfer ownership to who? Would that mean additional parking fees for students? I think they pay enough already 6/16/2017 5:10 PM
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7 Are there plans to include excess space to capitalize on the ability to house inmates from other counties our state 6/16/2017 4:10 PM
facilities and gain the income benefit? Could be a way to offset cost and pay for the jail.
8 unsure 6/16/2017 12:42 PM
9 Up the sales tax to 8% like lndy 6/16/2017 12:31 PM
10 Is extra taxes on already taxed citizens the only answer here? 6/16/2017 12:30 PM
11 i have wondered about adding on to current space. 6/16/2017 10:17 AM
12 I would rather pay for a newer jail with programs set up to keep nonviolent criminals out of jail and working. Requiring 6/16/2017 10:11 AM
them to give part of their paychecks each payday until they go to court.
13 Nothing in life is free. We need a new jail and it has to be paid for. 6/16/2017 8:38 AM
14 No 6/16/2017 7:46 AM
15 Not familiar with this or what ACLU is 6/15/2017 11:38 PM
16 I think the judges need to do their part in population control. 6/15/2017 9:49 PM
17 Is this an actual fact? 6/15/2017 9:43 PM
18 1 yes 2 let them donate parking 6/15/2017 9:33 PM
19 Most likely.....need to hear details 6/15/2017 9:15 PM
20 Yes, BUT; spend something on mental health care. 6/15/2017 7:49 PM
21 Not enough info to make an informed opinion. 6/15/2017 7:40 PM
22 Yes, as long as the tax expires 6/15/2017 7:06 PM
23 Much more logical and perhaps this facility will be managed better than it has been. 6/15/2017 7:01 PM
24 Why would the Redevelopment Commission have to transfer ownership of the parking lots on campus? And why is it 6/15/2017 6:49 PM
that we are giving jail inmates that violated our laws, violated others rights, the rights to a comfy jail cell? Better yet,
why not make the jail inmates that are currently in jail, or will be work the construction part (laborers) everyday while
the new jail is being built, that in itself will save you a lot of money.
25 Depends if the money is going strictly toward the updating and if there is no waste going on 6/15/2017 6:15 PM
26 Yes as long as the tax increase is not permanent 6/15/2017 6:00 PM
27 NA 6/15/2017 5:41 PM
28 Band aid plan 6/15/2017 5:37 PM
29 No, there simply isn't room and it won't be done correctly. Well be having the same problem in a few years, hopefully 6/15/2017 3:45 PM
with a better council.
30 Yes and no. My strong preference is to fund a build a new facility that will maintain utility into the future rather than 6/15/2017 3:45 PM
placing a $20m bandaid on the current facility.
31 If it's big enough to take care of the over crowding situation. However, I'm not totally sure what the transfer of 6/15/2017 3:16 PM
ownership of parking lots really entails.
32 Build a new jail. 6/15/2017 3:10 PM
33 I just cannot fathom that it should take 20 million maybe bid outside if local contractor who have been getting rich off 6/15/2017 2:49 PM
taxpayes.
34 It does not need another band aid. 6/15/2017 2:08 PM
35 Possibly. If I knew more about the concerns. 6/15/2017 2:07 PM
36 If there was a guarantee that at the end of 6 years that tax actually WENT AWAY 6/15/2017 1:46 PM
37 Have you not learned anything from the mistakes of previous administrations. Bandaids only cover up a problem for a 6/15/2017 1:27 PM
short time before the adhesive ages and the bandaid begins to fall off. The current facility was notorinianlly designed
to be a jail. Take a walk through the facility and see the pipes and structural components deteriorating. We need a
new facility. Why not go big and charge other counties to house inmates with us or the federal government to offset
the cost to taxpayers.
38 Cut the Mayor salary to pay for "enhancing" the jail. 6/15/2017 1:21 PM
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39 Depends on the design and years of use upon completion 6/15/2017 12:49 PM
40 Don't see how that can work at the present facility. 6/15/2017 12:41 PM
41 We all know that once a tax is imposed it will never go away. Building on the current location would not take the 6/15/2017 12:32 PM
property off of the tax role which would be a plus for the county.
42 A new facility is needed. The existing facility should be repurposed with place-making strategies 6/15/2017 12:09 PM
43 Only if the current jail and administrative areas are remodeled and will last at least 20 more years. I don't want a jail 6/15/2017 12:03 PM
that is in the same situation as our local high schools.
44 Even if the ACLU concerns are addressed, the current facility and the capacity does not meet the needs of Vigo 6/15/2017 11:53 AM
County now nor in the future.
45 My understanding is it is not feasible to enhance the current facility. 6/15/2017 11:36 AM
46 Would the current location then detract from other businesses and ISU activities due to its size? 6/15/2017 11:29 AM
47 If this were a viable long term solution 6/15/2017 11:24 AM
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Q2 Are you supportive of an additional up-

to 1.25% (total of 2.5%) local income tax for
a potential 20 years to fund a completely
new Jail/Sheriff department at a location
within 5 miles from the existing facility and
courthouse? Estimated cost over
$60,000,000 with potential total cost (after
payments-interest-expenses) over
$120,000,000. (Operating costs have not
been identified at this time.)
Yes
No
Other (please
specify)
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes 15.49% 125
No 79.31% 640
Total 807
1 Planning needs to be implemented to see far enough into the future as to not build a jail that will be obsolete before it 6/18/2017 12:46 AM
is finished and open.
2 I 6/17/2017 3:02 PM
3 New Jail need to be within a mile or 2 of current location 6/17/2017 11:15 AM
4 After all other options are proven inadequate for a long term of 60-120 years. 6/17/2017 2:22 AM
5 unsure 6/16/2017 12:42 PM
6 Needs to be close to the court house, not futher away. 6/16/2017 12:31 PM
7 No 6/16/2017 7:46 AM
8 Not sure if these figures are accurate. That's 100% interest. 6/16/2017 1:22 AM
9 Where is the lower rate jail tax spoken of? 1.25 is not on the table. 6/16/2017 1:16 AM
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10 If this is truly the best and last option, then yes; however, I believe there are more cost effective options. 6/16/2017 1:01 AM
11 These figures do not include the amount of money or the risk to transport inmates to and from their court 6/16/2017 12:35 AM
appearances!
12 Maybe Duke Energy could kick in some money they seem to have enough to be the largest contributor to Politicians in 6/15/2017 10:13 PM
the state.
13 Potentially 6/15/2017 9:56 PM
14 Is this an actual fact? 6/15/2017 9:43 PM
15 Get property from ISU They have some on NW corner, just adjacent from current jail. 6/15/2017 9:33 PM
16 I don't like having "potential" costs... I'm fine with whatever a jail costs that will adequately provide for the county for 6/15/2017 9:26 PM
years to come.
17 Obviously the first answer would be preferred but what information has been available states this is not an option. I 6/15/2017 7:50 PM
(like most) don't want to fund a new jail but I understand it's due to a lawsuit from the ACLU.
18 No BUT; we need a solution. And it needs to include adequate mental health services for the county. 6/15/2017 7:49 PM
19 Must identify cost first 6/15/2017 7:49 PM
20 I would like to see the plans and total cost estimates for several alternatives. 6/15/2017 7:05 PM
21 There's not enough information supporting an entirely new facility. There are so many negatives that will NOT justify 6/15/2017 7:01 PM
this .
22 Yes with a lower cost. 6/15/2017 6:56 PM
23 I would really like to know what the operating costs would be first, example: traveling to and from court house daily. If 6/15/2017 6:49 PM
that was added first before making the decision to build a new facility.
24 I think money should be spent on students before inmates. If a new tax is needed for community facilities and 6/15/2017 6:41 PM
programs the money should go toward school facilities first.
25 This would kill us for future economic development. 6/15/2017 6:03 PM
26 NA 6/15/2017 5:41 PM
27 Yes but plan needs to be more reasonable and feasible with expandability being key. $120M is insane! Be real and 6/15/2017 5:37 PM
get what is needed and do it, stop talking about it. Enough is enough!
28 Find other ways to find besides putting it all on tax payers. It appears with the questions, you are trying to get the 6/15/2017 4:19 PM
answers you want.
29 Yes, do it right. 6/15/2017 3:45 PM
30 Seems too costly 6/15/2017 3:16 PM
31 It has its pros and cons. 6/15/2017 2:18 PM
32 I am supportive of a new facility more than 5 miles from the current facility. 6/15/2017 1:47 PM
33 Only if city police would be included. They are calling for a new facility as well. 6/15/2017 1:45 PM
34 Again, we are in need of a new jail. Operating costs? If built correctly for the start, they should be less. You claim to 6/15/2017 1:27 PM
be an environmentalist. Why not fight for a new jail, that will reduce the number of staff required while increasing the
capacity all the while improving officer safety. While you are at it, with the above in mind, make the building a LEED
certified building. We need a jail. We need a new building. The location of the property doesn't matter.
35 No, the right size new jail should cost much less. 6/15/2017 1:20 PM
36 No, Because of transportation costs and safety concerns. 6/15/2017 12:49 PM
37 If we as a county can benefit from housing other counties' prisoners, could this help pay it off? Sometimes starting 6/15/2017 12:49 PM
new is better but I don't feel I have enough info to be precise here.
38 It is appears that we have not had the funding to maintain the current jail as it should have been. Building a much 6/15/2017 12:32 PM
larger jail would only make matters worst.
39 If we could build a new jail/sheriff departmet for $30 million, I would support that. 6/15/2017 12:18 PM
40 Only if option 1 cannot be done. 6/15/2017 12:03 PM
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41 There is a happy medium that does not call for the maximum tax increase. These need to continue to be discussed. 6/15/2017 11:53 AM
Ooo
42 Yes unless #1 is viable. Don't like the additional tax. It will never go away. 6/15/2017 11:24 AM
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Q3 Are you supportive of an additional tax

to fund enhanced mental health services
and resources for homeless individuals in
our community. (More of a general thought
than actual option at this time)
Yes
No
Other (please
specify)
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes 65.87% 525
No 25.35% 202
Total 797
1 Not under the current Mental health leadership. 6/17/2017 11:03 PM
2 Need more information 6/17/2017 10:10 PM
3 If we had adequate mental health services, it would regulate the incarcerated population better. 6/17/2017 5:37 PM
4 Need more info 6/17/2017 1:23 PM
5 Not sure increasing taxes is the tight solution, but am definitely in support of better mental health services overall in 6/17/2017 7:15 AM
our community.
6 How about shelter? 6/16/2017 10:26 PM
7 Not affiliated with the sherrifs dept. 6/16/2017 8:29 PM
8 Sorry. We can't afford two projects on top of big sewage fees 6/16/2017 5:10 PM
9 need more info 6/16/2017 4:07 PM
10 O 6/16/2017 2:30 PM
11 Faith based programs 6/16/2017 1:02 PM
12 We need to fix the ones we have now...They are lacking and refusing services, so not until they fix the problems. Drug 6/16/2017 12:31 PM
treatment centers are hubs for more drug activity, they are not fixing the problem
13 Maybe. I would want to hear what these services were before committing my money. 6/16/2017 12:30 PM
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14 Don't know. 6/16/2017 10:11 AM
15 Only if the money is not taken and used else where. 6/16/2017 9:08 AM
16 I have other problems with this...unless we identify the problems we can't fix what we don't know..I don't feel like 6/16/2017 7:48 AM
throwing money at something that's not fixed correctly.
17 Tough question. I believe we have enough governmental systems in place, if just reworked could help those with 6/16/2017 1:22 AM
mental health needs.
18 Maybe 6/16/2017 1:22 AM
19 Mental health services and resources are sorely lacking in our community! 6/16/2017 12:35 AM
20 Unsure about this one. First I'd want to know about existing services and funding. There seems to be so much waste in 6/16/2017 12:07 AM
how money is spent.
21 Too vague 6/15/2017 11:11 PM
22 Depends on the details. 6/15/2017 10:32 PM
23 Not enough information to answer. 6/15/2017 9:56 PM
24 Maybe if we spent more resources on mental health we wouldn't need a bigger jail.... food for thought. The system in 6/15/2017 9:43 PM
America is broken, and terre haute is backwards as can be.
25 yes as long as it doesn't attract more into our community 6/15/2017 9:42 PM
26 I issue at a time. 6/15/2017 9:33 PM
27 Need more information in order to answer. 6/15/2017 9:29 PM
28 Possibly 6/15/2017 8:52 PM
29 If it includes opioid addiction treatment and methamphetamine treatment 6/15/2017 8:45 PM
30 these resources are already in our community. 6/15/2017 8:19 PM
31 CEO's of existing companies make 6 digits a year and the majority of their upper staff are over paid 6/15/2017 8:01 PM
32 This would depend upon the cost associated with this. 6/15/2017 7:00 PM
33 Yes with the proper program.. 6/15/2017 6:46 PM
34 Only if there is no tax to fund the jail. We wouldn't have overcrowding if we had resources for mental health and the 6/15/2017 6:19 PM
homeless.
35 Help these people out. 6/15/2017 6:03 PM
36 Not sure 6/15/2017 6:02 PM
37 Maybe 6/15/2017 6:02 PM
38 I feel that most of the homeless in the area are from mental health concerns and addiction problems. I think if schools 6/15/2017 5:53 PM
started a better mental health awareness and education. We are educating a possibly preventing instead of just
treating the problem.
39 NA 6/15/2017 5:41 PM
40 A lot of these exist already I don't know if they're being utilized 6/15/2017 5:30 PM
41 Maybe - what's the specific proposal? I don't, for example, support giving public funding to many of the existing 6/15/2017 4:59 PM
organizations that serve these populations. Too many are poorly run and ineffective.
42 not sure 6/15/2017 4:34 PM
43 Does this replace fed funding? 6/15/2017 4:19 PM
44 Depends who runs it and how it's set up. 6/15/2017 4:19 PM
45 Not through the sheriff's office, they have enough to worry about and aren't mental health professionals, although we 6/15/2017 3:45 PM
pretend they are.
46 non-state actors only 6/15/2017 3:20 PM
47 If the impact can actually be seen, yes 6/15/2017 3:08 PM
48 Maybe 6/15/2017 3:03 PM
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49 I 6/15/2017 2:51 PM
50 I would be supportive of this, but also know that there are under utilized resources that are already available. Perhaps 6/15/2017 2:40 PM
a better term would be poorly utilized.
51 it seems like a good idea, I would like more details before deciding one way or another. 6/15/2017 2:10 PM
52 Mixed feelings on that one 6/15/2017 1:58 PM
53 Also more treatment options for addicts and further re entry services for imnates 6/15/2017 1:47 PM
54 Only if it was seriously going to Mental Health Services 6/15/2017 1:46 PM
55 The whole mental health program needs to be studied nation wide but TH could try and determine the effectiveness 6/15/2017 1:43 PM
our programs are, how effective is identifying the persons needing help, the cost of providing service versus success
rates, does it serve everyone not just homeless, and does the community and workplace understand mental health
symptoms and expectations from treatment programs.
56 Who are what organizations are going to provide these services? Where are we going to provide the services? Are 6/15/2017 1:27 PM
these individuals going to require housing? The discussion is a new jail. I am in support of a new jail and I am in
support of mental health services. Separate, not combined.
57 Not sure on this one. 6/15/2017 1:24 PM
58 This question needs to be posed to the Churches and community organizations, the tax payer do not need to flip the 6/15/2017 1:21 PM
bill.
59 The community mental center needs to provide mental health services to target different populations. 6/15/2017 12:53 PM
60 Possibly. Depends on who would implement and maintain the program. What would be the litumous test be to see if 6/15/2017 12:49 PM
program is working. Don't believe in throwing money to an endless program if it just spends money without making real
substantive help.
61 Not sure. Probably a good idea. Probably would not "work" the way it was intended (as is true with many social 6/15/2017 12:41 PM
endeavors).
62 Maybe 6/15/2017 12:18 PM
63 We have to address the underlying issues. 6/15/2017 12:07 PM
64 We not only need this for our homeless, but for some inmates in the current jail. 6/15/2017 12:03 PM
65 Possibly, but I would want to hear more about this plan before deciding. 6/15/2017 12:00 PM
66 not sure, need more specifics 6/15/2017 11:50 AM
67 More supportive of getting the state or federal government to fund this 6/15/2017 11:33 AM
68 Need more information to form an opinion 6/15/2017 11:26 AM
69 Need additional info. Are current resources being used efficiently? 6/15/2017 11:24 AM
70 Maybe 6/15/2017 11:16 AM
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Q4 Do you feel that your county leaders

involved in this process are providing you
with enough information, for you to make
an educated decision about the issue?
Yes
No
Other (please
specify)
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Yes 19.45% 155
No 70.01% 558
Total 797
1 Don't even hear about it. 6/19/2017 9:54 AM
2 Maybe I'm just dumb 6/18/2017 9:54 PM
3 No ! I feel like a mushroom. Kept in the dark and fed manure. 6/18/2017 12:46 AM
4 I have not followed enough to know. 6/17/2017 4:43 PM
5 You are not going to make everybody happy about the project, you have to look 50 years ahead on planning the new 6/17/2017 11:15 AM
jail.
6 The more information, the better. 6/17/2017 9:06 AM
7 I feel you have done an excellent job of educating us to make a decision. I feel Ewing and many of the Commissioners 6/17/2017 7:38 AM
have a planned agenda and not a lot of patience for the rest of us to understand their reasoning. I am most thankful for
you taking us through the thought process.
8 No. You only tell us what you think we want/need to hear to get us to side with you 6/16/2017 10:26 PM
9 Not sure, however there seems to be a good bit of information available. 6/16/2017 9:44 PM
10 Not the county official, but interested individuals in the community. 6/16/2017 8:43 PM
11 County and city leaders need to work together to solve this problem 6/16/2017 12:31 PM
12 No. The process is not ever made transparent. I think our elected officials have been remiss in discussing this with the 6/16/2017 12:30 PM
very people they expect will foot the bill.
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13 Undecided 6/16/2017 11:14 AM
14 I realized I haven't tried to get any new/more information. 6/16/2017 10:17 AM
15 I think so. 6/16/2017 10:11 AM
16 Why did we have to make a big issue mohave the location of the new jail changed? 6/16/2017 10:11 AM
17 At times. Not everyone See's a paper or able to watch the news. 6/16/2017 9:08 AM
18 Only a couple 6/16/2017 8:03 AM
19 But still don't know what the idea about the river walk is since the property they want is under water at certain times 6/16/2017 7:48 AM
during the year. I wonder who else wants that property for development in the front part.
20 Some yes, some no. 6/16/2017 6:44 AM
21 about what issue? 6/16/2017 12:53 AM
22 Not the commissioners! 6/16/2017 12:01 AM
23 I feel that Kearns is the only one interested in keeping the taxpayers informed and what the taxpayers want. 6/15/2017 11:13 PM
24 Undecided 6/15/2017 11:04 PM
25 from the school corporation big wigs to the county big wigs, it's all about crony-ism and nepotism. Brendan is the only 6/15/2017 10:51 PM
one I trust
26 It could be that I need to take the initiative to study what has been provided. 6/15/2017 10:21 PM
27 Our county leaders are mostly bought, but everyone knows that. 6/15/2017 9:43 PM
28 as with most agendas, they tell us what they want us to hear 6/15/2017 9:42 PM
29 You are the only one who cares whether we get a anything 6/15/2017 9:11 PM
30 M 6/15/2017 9:01 PM
31 Some are 6/15/2017 8:58 PM
32 Because I take time to do the research, I feel like I have a better understanding. Unfortunately most citizens don't 6/15/2017 8:29 PM
realize the correlation between the city & county government and how it is effecting the process.
33 It's the bare minimum of information. 6/15/2017 8:26 PM
34 they only let out enough info to promote their agenda 6/15/2017 8:19 PM
35 Only you. Not the rest 6/15/2017 8:05 PM
36 We do not get to make the choice the officials do 6/15/2017 8:00 PM
37 I think they did their best, but the question was always framed in terms of, 'We are building a new jail, where will it go? 6/15/2017 7:49 PM
38 not sure 6/15/2017 7:44 PM
39 Uninformed enough to speak about this 6/15/2017 7:33 PM
40 I think they are so determined to build a new jail, that they are not thinking of other solutions. 6/15/2017 7:24 PM
41 I believe that the 3 County Commissioners are NOT supportive of conversation, dialog or alternatives to their wanting 6/15/2017 7:01 PM
to build the new facility so they can add their names to a plaque. Or whatever reasons they are obfuscating.
42 You are the only person that is providing information. Thank you! 6/15/2017 7:00 PM
43 Somewhat 6/15/2017 6:46 PM
44 This question requires typing. So Judy Anderson clearly does want community involvement. Why not do a 6/15/2017 6:03 PM
referendum? This is a big decision that will impact our community for years to come. We should all be involved and not
a small group of frankly intellectually limited politicians.
45 Unsure. Haven't been to meeting. 6/15/2017 5:57 PM
46 I feel like lack of education on the subject is more of my fault. I do feel that utilization of social media makes county 6/15/2017 5:53 PM
issues accessible.
47 I feel the career politicians are just trying to push through their agenda. 6/15/2017 5:53 PM
48 Brendan is providing info-others, no 6/15/2017 5:43 PM
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49 NA 6/15/2017 5:41 PM
50 Judy Anderson tries to bully people if she is asked questions. Very standoffish 6/15/2017 5:17 PM
51 I 6/15/2017 4:11 PM
52 Yes, the commissioners are. The council seems to make assumptions and pull on the heart strings of the ignorant or 6/15/2017 3:45 PM
uninformed to keep them uninformed.
53 Not sure 6/15/2017 3:16 PM
54 Unsure, have not heard or read anything too in depth, just arguements about where to place it - 6/15/2017 3:08 PM
55 Not really. No interest in listening to the commumity and waited way to long to address issue. . 6/15/2017 2:31 PM
56 I get all my info from the Tribune Star and local tv news. If the info is not shared with those sources then a lot of us in 6/15/2017 2:27 PM
Vigo County don't have access to it.
57 We need a new facility. I don't understand why the process is taking so long. The federal government is going to 6/15/2017 2:26 PM
mandate it. Wouldn't it be best to make our own decisions versus giving the federal government all control?
58 When it benefits them yes 6/15/2017 1:58 PM
59 Some like Brendan Kearns 6/15/2017 1:48 PM
60 Mr. Kearns is. The others - Nope. 6/15/2017 1:39 PM
61 Some yes, others no. 6/15/2017 1:36 PM
62 I feel some county leaders are worsening the issue instead of helping the issue. The current facility is beyond repair. If 6/15/2017 1:27 PM
I owned it, I'd bulldoz it before something horrible were to happen, a fire or break out, etc. When government builds
facilities they need to build those facilities with the next 20 years in mind. We aren't planning for today, you need to
plan for tomorrow. The problem with the current facility is they did not look to the future.
63 Council, yes. Commissioners, no. 6/15/2017 1:26 PM
64 Trying, but very difficult to obtain information in particular from commissioners. 6/15/2017 1:23 PM
65 You that's about all 6/15/2017 1:15 PM
66 How many commissioners are qualified and educated enough to make the best decision for the taxpayers? 6/15/2017 1:15 PM
67 Yes and No. Feel like information is only being shared to support their wishes. Share all educational avenues and 6/15/2017 12:49 PM
explore all reasonable ideas.
68 Only one. 6/15/2017 12:49 PM
69 Not sure 6/15/2017 12:48 PM
70 I've not read extensively about this to know. I've only seen a few spots on tv news. 6/15/2017 12:22 PM
71 Only Brendan Kerns 6/15/2017 12:20 PM
72 I would like to know more details about the need for new facilities and the projected number of inmates in the future 6/15/2017 12:18 PM
73 Some yes, commissioners...NO 6/15/2017 12:09 PM
74 Some are. Thank you Brendan Kearns, if it weren't for you we would be totally in the dark, driving by a construction 6/15/2017 12:09 PM
site, then hearing rumors it's the new jail.
75 I do not think the Commissioners have been transparent in their selection of the Architects and GC 6/15/2017 12:07 PM
76 Some are, some aren't 6/15/2017 12:06 PM
77 they (you) are now, thank you 6/15/2017 11:50 AM
78 Some of them are 6/15/2017 11:46 AM
79 Council is (B. Kearns), not commissioners 6/15/2017 11:38 AM
80 Some members of county leadership have been far more helpful than others. Our commissioners, for example, have 6/15/2017 11:37 AM
been anything BUT helpful, and certainly shown no regard for the citizenry and our input.
81 I do feel we are being informed some, but would like more information 6/15/2017 11:37 AM
82 Certain leaders yes 6/15/2017 11:26 AM
83 I might have missed it but what other locations were researched on the most recent property search. 6/15/2017 11:24 AM
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84 County Commissioners are not listening. At all 6/15/2017 11:09 AM
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Q5 Please share additional thoughts in the

comment section below.
# Responses Date
1 The old jail is honestly fucked and old we need a new facility even though it houses inmates were innocent untell 6/19/2017 6:56 AM
proven guilty correct? Well more than half the people in there haven't been found guilty yet
2 No more taxes No new jail. No programs for the mentals either. Survival of the fittest, thin the herd, can't do the time 6/18/2017 11:12 PM
don't do the crime.
3 1. Stop jailing non-violent offenders. 2. Roll city and county governments into one, the area economy cannot support 6/18/2017 9:54 PM
both.
4 I have not heard or seen a comphrehensive plan to address crime prevevention and rehab. 6/18/2017 8:49 PM
5 Opposed to spending $60 million plus for new jail. We need improvements to our judicial system so that persons 6/18/2017 4:38 PM
awaiting trial are not housed in jail for long periods.
6 The leaders have lack of transparency and are sharing false information to the public. The courts are failing to 6/18/2017 12:56 PM
prosecute cases are giving continuances keeping jail overcrowded.
7 How is the county going to afford a new jail and possibly 3 new or significantly renovated High Schools. This is all 6/18/2017 2:11 AM
made worse by the fact that we can't attract or support good jobs.
8 I really feel as though I haven't been informed at all. I don't watch the local news and haven't tjme to read the 6/18/2017 12:46 AM
newspaper. Why isn't there more on social media ? Are they afraid more people may actually become informed and
they won't be able to slide it in, as has been done too many times before.
9 I have read that a large percentage of those incarcerated are awaiting trial. If this is true, can the "process" be 6/17/2017 10:10 PM
streamlined to relieve overcrowding ?
10 I'm for improving the current jail if it is possible. I thought the reason the current building was built with a flat roof was 6/17/2017 5:22 PM
so additional floors could be built on top of the current roof. The Grant County jail has a 5 or 6 floor jail. If Ur going to
build completely new facility can we take the good old boy politics out of it. If we the county owns property across from
the aquatic center then use it. The aquatic center was built without a public referendum even though the actual cost
was well over $10 million. With security from the school resource officers and the detectives and deputies at the jail
the aquatic center is safe. The commissioners and council need to man up save money and get the job done right
11 Instead of putting drug addicts in jail, why not provide additional mental health resources, MAT treatment for 6/17/2017 4:43 PM
addictions, ext... Sitting in a jail cell they are just meeting potential drug dealers for their future fix.
12 I know for a fact, there is a need for a new jail. The location is a concern that I have, like many. However, I felt the old 6/17/2017 4:11 PM
IP land was a very good choice. The current jail location is a connected to the county owned fiber WAN ring that
connects the Annex, Juvenile Center, Community Corrections, City Hall, Court House, and Jail. Moving the jail to a
new location will require high speed connectivity to support the video arraignment systems that are currently being
used from the jail to the court rooms. The farther away from the current fiber network with add additional costs of
installing county owned fiber to the new location, or the other option is to pay a monthly service provider like Indiana
Fiber network or Joink to provide a high speed internet connection costing the county more operating costs in the long
run. If you want more information about this or any other Information Technology concerns, please contact me at
Marc.Pruett@gmail.com. I am a former Director of I.T. for both the city and county government, but left due to the
politics of it all.
13 Question one. My income of 50,000. @ .25% is $125 for 6 yes in $750. This sounds like I can afford this. Question 2. 6/17/2017 3:02 PM
50,000 @ 1.25% is $6252525 for 20 yes is 12,500. Double those needs for the 2.50% which is over 100 more another
for 20 Ursula. $25,000. No way I work too hard for my money. I don't want criminals living in beautiful condition when
they are there from there choices.
14 Not informed enough to make a final decision. 6/17/2017 1:13 PM
15 You are not going to make everybody happy about the project. Maybe ISU can sell the county a useable lot north of 6/17/2017 11:15 AM
the current jail. Maybe the Osler institute will sell? Revisit the first location on SR 63 as the best place.
16 This is an amazing forum to hear the thoughts and voice of the people. I pray the common voice is heard and taken 6/17/2017 10:01 AM
seriously.
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17 I hate to see the riverfront used as a jail. I know that space is limited, but I would much rather see living and 6/17/2017 9:06 AM
entertainment spaces develop there. If there is a jail built, that's a guarantee that the area will never be improved.
18 Why do we have to have sprawling parking lots vs a parking garage, building UP, instead of out? This would allow the 6/17/2017 8:55 AM
current acreage to be redesigned and not take up an area that could potentially become a benefit to the community
instead of looking like we just line up encarceration units along our riverside. Aka: Federal prison, just down the road.
19 Brendan you are spot on, especially with the mental health aspect. We see it at the hospital also. Vigo 6/17/2017 7:38 AM
County/Wabash has to lead the charge in stripping the stigma of mental health. I truly feel many of our homeless are
in need of MH access, especially our veterans! I feel you have researched our best options and want to support you in
every way. Please FB or email me meetings I need to attend (clwhoth@gmail.com). Thank you for your dedicated
service ?? Cindy Martin
20 This community needs to reduce the duplicative services at the city/county leavel to reduce expenses. New taxes are 6/17/2017 7:15 AM
not always the answer but are the default proposal of politicians.
21 Area planning should of had this already planned. County needs to work together with other entities. Build East Vigo 6/17/2017 2:22 AM
High School. Turn North into an industrial/retail area.Turn South into county jail and annex. Turn annex to benefit
Fairbanks Park in parking, retail or even hotel for river development. Turn jail into court holding for inmates, city police
dept. Re-purpose the old old jail for correctional or community uses. Do away with area planning dept. Just select a
board to pass zoning, if that is all they can do.
22 No new jail at all- add on to existing jail plus make all necessary improvements- yes it will be costly but not 60 million 6/17/2017 1:23 AM
some odd dollars
23 Thank you for not putting the jail on the river. Please remember what bad shape our area schools are in. The better 6/17/2017 12:23 AM
we can educate our citizens in facilities that match the changing technological world, the better futures they will have.
They will better be able to avoid jail.
24 There no data to show that we need a new super jail. Using the same site/parking lot to expand the jail and investing 6/17/2017 12:07 AM
in better programs/services makes the best sense. People in Terre Haute can't afford a huge tax hike and we need to
think about our long term needs, which also include new schools, etc.
25 You have lied, by omission, to us before about things and I believe you are lying, by omission, now. I do not believe 6/16/2017 10:26 PM
you are telling us the full story.
26 I think the jail project should address current and future projected needs for capacity. However it should be 6/16/2017 9:44 PM
accomplished at the lowest cost possible. The commissioners need to determine what the NEEDS are and not the
wants of local law enforcement. The city police are also asking for a new headquarters. It has been stated that is is not
practical to house the sheriff's office and police office in the same building. Again NEEDS need to be the focus not
wants. If they cannot share a facility, then the city police should have to stay in the current location. Otherwise I feel
this is a burden that tax payers should not have to fund. Thank you for the chance to have input in this process.
27 Seems someone wants a fancy, new office and someone wants to get prime downtown real estate for a deal. Like 6/16/2017 8:43 PM
most things in TH, the powers that be do a deal behind the scene, then present it to the peons and we are stuck with
it. Don't know why we can't work with buildings/land we have.
28 Anything you can do to NOT spend $68 million will be appreciated. 6/16/2017 8:33 PM
29 i feel county leaders are tying to get the information out there for citizens to make an informed decision. they are at 6/16/2017 7:00 PM
least doing a better job then our mayor who is a backdoor, under the carpet kinda guy. god how mny more years does
he have?zz
30 This is a very poor county and these additional taxes are harmful. I remember when they instituted the first local tax, 6/16/2017 5:55 PM
and it was actually the difference between one pair of shoes or two for my three kids. We had to scrounge and buy
clothes from yard sales and hand me downs. The people in power in this town have never been in our shoes so to
speak apparently. These taxes and fees hit hard when you are not making a living wage anyway, and living less than
paycheck to paycheck, having to get payday loans & ruined credit. There should be a guaranteed living wage in the
city of Terre Haute. That would go a long way to alleviate a lot of problems. There is much more, and I hope you
consider a run for mayor next time. Thanks! Dee Blann
31 Tax money in Vigo county needs spent wisely before taking more from our pockets. Might be time to drain the Vigo 6/16/2017 5:51 PM
county swamp too.
32 Sorry, I'm not much help 6/16/2017 5:10 PM
33 Explore the potential to house other county's our state inmates to provide a positive cash flow for the county. This can 6/16/2017 4:10 PM
help offset cost and pay down the debt and lower the county resident cost burden.
34 Judges and mental health professionals should be consulted by the commissioners at a public meeting. The public 6/16/2017 3:12 PM
should be allowed to ask questions as well.
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35 Jail should be kept at current location with addition needed. 6/16/2017 1:02 PM
36 The cost of buying new ground and building a new facility across from the prison would increase transportation costs. 6/16/2017 11:51 AM
Has the idea of adding floors/building on top of the old jail, been studied? If the foundation cannot support additional
levels maybe a new section could be built on the side that could be smaller in footprint but 5 to 6 stories tall. This
would cut out the land purchase price and the added transportation cost over our lifetime.
37 I think the spot on 63 across from the pool was the best choice. 6/16/2017 11:41 AM
38 I feel like I work very hard as an individual. I don't feel comfortable giving inmates a luxury place to stay after they 6/16/2017 11:30 AM
committed a crime. They should be in what they deserve. I believe our town should have programs that help criminals
from getting in trouble. For example, job training, drug abuse help (much needed here), and anything that would help
them become a working member of society. Instead of expanding our jail we should be working to decrease the
number of people inside of it, thank you.
39 I believe that we need to focus our efforts on what will benefit the community most in the long-run rather than being 6/16/2017 11:29 AM
short-sighted. We need to focus on improving our current facility while eliminating the need to arrest new offenders
(i.e. mental health services, homeless shelters, early intervention). Also, while I agree with keeping the jail at it's
current location I want to ensure that the Turn to the River project is still held as a high priority and this jail's
construction does not hinder that project.
40 Speed the Courts up!! 6/16/2017 11:15 AM
41 Taxpayer dollars paid for research to determine which of several sites would suit the citizens. I don't understand why 6/16/2017 11:14 AM
the site that scored the highest wouldn't be the first consideration. I don't understand why we pay for the research, yet
don't utilize the data for its intended purpose.
42 I was en employee at the jail for 5 1/2 year and with Drug and Alcohol for 1 year. The jail is a VERY unsafe structure 6/16/2017 11:11 AM
was even worse when I was there due to the lack of administrative control. From my experience there and with the
D&A department Mental health NEEDS to be addressed more and followed up to ensure safety and hopefully reduce
re-offender rates.
43 The poor people of this town can't afford anymore tax hikes on anything. Most everyone in this town is struggling to 6/16/2017 10:38 AM
put on the table and you want to inforce another tax increase. What about all the extra money I'm giving the city on my
sewage bill. What's going on? When is it gonna end
44 This brought up a lot of questions for me. Don't really feel able to answer your survey in an informed way. I have 6/16/2017 10:17 AM
wondered about creative options for adding on and/or using existing space: including parking lot, old jail, putting up a
parking garage where Thompson Honda was etc.
45 If they don't have a job they should get help to get one. There seems to always be something in fast food. 6/16/2017 10:11 AM
46 I feel we are being taxed too much already. Especially sewage waste disposal fees. 15 years ago sewage was $30 for 6/16/2017 9:59 AM
3 months. Now it costs twice as much as my water bill. Other "fees" such as fire hydrant fees were being taken out.
Yet as each fee has been increased these fees are no longer being mentioned.
47 Quit coming up with ways to take more money....It shouldn't matter what the jail is. Its just that...A Jail..why should 6/16/2017 9:41 AM
offenders be made comfortable when you have homeless families and vets....
48 I know everyone has an issue with the amount of money it will cost to build a new jail. Can you really put a cost on 6/16/2017 9:38 AM
building a facility that is safer for the inmates AND the staff? They layout of the jail is not appropriate for the amount of
staff that the county council allows to be employed. Hopefully you are never in a situation where you are waiting for
backup to arrive while you are out numbered by inmates and fighting for your life.....
49 I feel like it is being rammed down our throats. There are better options but they are going to delay until we are forced 6/16/2017 9:18 AM
to make a quick decision.
50 I'd like to know why the council is not considering adding onto the new jail as it was originally designed to have done. 6/16/2017 9:00 AM
If there is a reason, great. Just don't keep us in the dark and ignore it. I'd also like to know what they are doing to
address some of the problems that are causing the new jail.to need to be built, e.g., the drug use in VC/TH.
51 There is still an outstanding balance on the current jail, the county much like the city needs to work with what they 6/16/2017 8:49 AM
have. Not whatever they want. Reduce the jail population stop running it like a hotel for other counties and you won't
need to increase staffing
52 Na 6/16/2017 7:46 AM
53 No comment 6/16/2017 7:42 AM
54 Judges and prosecutors created the problem by increasing pre-trial detentions to ridiculous levels. Solving this by 6/16/2017 7:17 AM
building more jail space simply aids and abets their irresponsible behavior.
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55 I believe that certain individuals already had their minds made up about the location of a new jail and that it ticked them 6/16/2017 7:10 AM
off when people started questioning their choice. Obviously something needs to be done about the current jail. My first
choice would be to update the current jail and perhaps add a second facility for all the individuals who can't make bail
or who are assigned here by the Federal Courts, etc. We could then use the jail as a facility for convicted people from
our county. I still don't understand why they won't even entertain the thought of using the parking lot adjacent to the
current jail, or the larger lot just west of the jail. If they would put a parking garage underneath a new facility that would
solve the parking issue. If the 63/Springhill location pans out, it is a much more acceptable spot for a new jail than up
close to the aquatic center. I support Riverscapes because I have always felt that Terre Haute has missed out on the
potential of the land along the river by littering that area with junk yards, polluting industry, etc. instead of reserving it
for upscale residential and/or public use. I am encouraged by the redesign of the Icon building and ISU's new track in
the area. On another note: I recently attended a DNR presentation about Indiana cemeteries at the Wabash Valley
Genealogy Society. The presenter noted that cemeteries moved before the 1970's probably didn't move everyone
when cemeteries were relocated. That brings to mind the Old Indian Orchard Cemetery and the Old Jewish Cemetery
(it was west of N. First St. by the intersection of Woodlawn and St. Joseph's Cemeteries).
56 I don't understand why we are only looking at the option of building a new jail and we don't seem to consider the 6/16/2017 7:10 AM
options of fixing up the facility we have I can only assume that is because the new jail will line some pop hits of the
local corrupt Business Leaders in this town and community
57 They need to build it where the paper plant was 6/16/2017 6:38 AM
58 I am all for improving conditions at our current facility provided the financial impact to the tax payers is minimal. 6/16/2017 6:31 AM
However, I do have concerns about the money being used appropriately and wisely by the leaders of this community.
It seems to me that our taxes continue to increase but improvements to our community are still lacking.
59 You folks missed the chance to do it right on the Old Paper Mill property. We are park and set aside property poor as 6/16/2017 4:19 AM
is since none of that pays a dime in taxes and yet has costs involved in maintaining.
60 Minor drug charges regarding marijuana so not need to be incarcerated. It needs to be decriminalized 6/16/2017 3:03 AM
61 Giving the current jail a makeover would be my preference. Using the current jail site to store 'records' is not what is 6/16/2017 1:22 AM
best for out community. Art Spaces has worked hard to develop a community based plan to enhance the area. An
ugly brick building filled with paper does not improve 'quality of life'. Why would we not use the money to store the
records to digitize them? Information is only growing, and storing documents on paper is wasteful. Thank you for doing
this survey.
62 The current facility could be used to house newly arrested individuals until their arraignment, and as a holding site for 6/16/2017 1:22 AM
prisoners who are scheduled to go to court each day. Drive them there in the morning, and back in the afternoon.
63 We (the taxpayers) just CANNOT keep paying increased taxes. We are not getting raises. Insurance, electricity, water, 6/16/2017 12:43 AM
sewer, etc costs are taking more and more of our paycheck. We have reached our limit. ENOUGH ALREADY!!!
64 Thanks for asking. I feel like I need to be more educated about the plan and how it will impact our community 6/16/2017 12:07 AM
65 My opinion on how to pay for the new jail is to make it a 100 to 150 beds bigger than planed then house other inmates 6/15/2017 11:49 PM
from surrounding counties, we where asked the other day if we could take 85 in mates from Marion County 85 x$65 =
$5,525 $2,016,625 a year this money would be for the only paying the jail debt off 150beds would come out to
$3,558,750 a year in about 20 years the jail would be paid for. We would still have to raise taxes for new correction
officers and staff, but this would be a better solution than we have now.
66 I think upgrading and building onto the existing jail is the only viable option. 6/15/2017 11:28 PM
67 I feel that if a new jail is needed, it should be more centrally located. The property on 13th and Hulman may be a good 6/15/2017 11:18 PM
location. I realize it is not finished being cleaned up but it would save the city/county a lot of money in traveling
expenses to and from the courthouse.
68 Plain and simple.... a new jail is a necessity. It may not be the popular idea, but needed. 6/15/2017 11:11 PM
69 If you build a bigger incarceration building, it will get filled. As I understand it, a great many people are awaiting trial. 6/15/2017 11:07 PM
Spend our taxes getting them processed quickly rather then housing them. I know it is not that simple but it is how I
feel.
70 Michael, all good questions. I can't even begin to think in terms of that kind of money. At my age and since I live in 6/15/2017 11:05 PM
senior housing, the tax doesn't affect me, but it does affect MANY family members - so any increase is a big concern. I
have many thoughts on this and wrote Letter to Editor w/them. I find so much of what's happening in U.S.beyond belief
- at least for me. The new jail situation boggles my mind. I don't know the answer and even if I did, who's listening?
Good luck with your questionnaire. Do you have suggestions that would save tax payers money? Pat C.
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71 We need to generate more interest in creating an environment of skilled labor and increase the interest of real industry 6/15/2017 11:04 PM
to come to the area to create not just jobs, but better paying jobs for skilled and qualified labor. We need to stop
listening to people like Gibson and Hulman who are more interested in their own interest than the interest of the
population as a whole. Support education, public education, partner that with industry and bring in the businesses to
bring in an actual tax base.
72 Please keep future city planning in mind. Connecting downtown to the river, bike lanes, pedestrian walkways are 6/15/2017 11:00 PM
necessary for a vibrant city! Believe your citizens will use them! What are the possibilities?
73 I hope the commissioners realize the tax payers are very concerned with this project and they are going to be held 6/15/2017 10:58 PM
accountable with their decisions. Keeping us informed is crucial. The people have spoken and will continue to voice
opinions.
74 What are other options on the prison? There are better uses for that property, like turn to the river plan. Let's try 6/15/2017 10:57 PM
incarcerating fewer people and invest a mere $5 million in rehabilitation and job training.
75 Build a jail big enough to meet our current needs and the potential needs for 30 years to come, and use that extra 6/15/2017 10:35 PM
space to charge other counties, the DOC and even BOP to house their inmates, until such time as we need the space
ourselves. Turning repeat "non-violent" drug offenders loose and back on to the streets, or handing them over to work
release (without jobs) or house arrest with no manpower to support ACTUALLY supervising them, is NOT working!
76 The tax needs to cease after the term of the agreement. 6/15/2017 10:32 PM
77 I feel like the county officials are closed off from public comment/debate and the possibility that there are multiple 6/15/2017 10:22 PM
options other than a new, mega jail.
78 I think it's time for Vigo county and the city of Terre Haute to start looking ahead and start moving toward a Uni-Gov. 6/15/2017 10:18 PM
This may eliminate some positions but we need to be thinking of what's best for the county.
79 It was my understanding the county was being forced to expand the jail because of overcrowding.We have people 6/15/2017 10:13 PM
sitting in jail for months because they can't make bail.One man just was released incarcerated since Aug 2016 and
not guilty.Maybe we need to work on the Judicial System in this county,more Judges and lower bail.
80 Why does the county need a Country Club, for a jail? Redo the original jail, the county gave away! 6/15/2017 10:06 PM
81 Any efforts to reduce incarcerated numbers is good. And any effort to enhance the total river side are good. 6/15/2017 9:58 PM
Riverscape must be supported to make this a thriving community. An aside: what's with all the empty appartements
downtown and more being built? Without a viable and beautiful river environment, no one will rent these.
82 I think the jail needs to be close to court, maybe a parking garage is needed to handle a new jail in the area. At 6/15/2017 9:49 PM
current overflow cost, the new jail will have to last 50-60 YEARS for an investment return.
83 I am very disappointed with the actions of the commissioners on this project. Many decisions seem to have been made 6/15/2017 9:47 PM
in secret, without input from citizens of the county. Commissioner meetings are held at inconvenient times for anyone
with a job with regular office hours, and there have been no public forums for citizens to get answers. There are no
partnerships with community organizations regarding this as there have been in other cities. Citizens who are asking
for answers are not getting them, and responsibility for various aspects of the project are passed around to other
departments. No one seems to want to take responsibility.
84 Focus the problem on what is causing the over crowding. Teens in this town have little creative outlet or anything of 6/15/2017 9:43 PM
interest to do. They drink and get into bigger issues. They have a state college here that is a big party school. The
administration gives little help, leaving those who wanted a better future in the dark. They get low paying jobs and then
have baby after baby that the state soon supports. There's no motivation in a town where you know you can't get
anywhere because the town is bought. ?? This survey needs to get outta here... just a bunch of well worded questions
that will lead to another "awesome " news report about what the public opinion is. And this is why they good/educated
people leave and never look back.
85 The solution isnt with a bigger, fancy jail. Its finding solutions with the majority of those in Jail due to Mental, Drugs and 6/15/2017 9:42 PM
related. Take a survey with those in/out of Jail. You will find we only need a bullpen for a majority while only a few (in
%) need Jail conditions. Lets rehabilitate vs build larger. Medical Cost, Food, Housing and related has to be more
expensive than other options. Look at the most recent 60 minutes story on Chicago Jail. Good example.
86 Jail systems just perpetuates recidivism while ccommunity centered restoritive sentencing heals the victim and the 6/15/2017 9:39 PM
pperpetrator. Putward restoritive justice #itsscience
87 The jail shouldn't be far from courthouse. Violent criminals, should do more time than druggies (supply & demand). Get 6/15/2017 9:33 PM
hardened criminals into prison system at a faster pace. Bigger work release program. (Pay part of their own room &
board) Drug programs modeled after others that work.
88 No one has mentioned this before 6/15/2017 9:31 PM
89 .. 6/15/2017 9:27 PM
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90 Like I said above... I am fine with paying whatever for a jail that will adequately meet the needs of the county for the 6/15/2017 9:26 PM
forseeable future. I'm confused as to the tone of this survey. Kearns told me recently he liked the location that was
most lately proposed (by the federal prison). but now we seem to be apprehensive.
91 Buy city hall and the offices west of 1st street under imminent domain as not to break the bank. Close 1st from cherry 6/15/2017 9:21 PM
to Ohio. Build a municipal building with the city including their funds for a police department. Use the building for city
and county. Build it alI on the lots west of the court house and the old cite of city hall. Have a municipal government
space to be proud of.
92 None 6/15/2017 9:15 PM
93 We don't get the paper and find out after the fact when meetings are 6/15/2017 9:15 PM
94 It seems the reason we are in this mess is that there is no sign of a Preventative Maintenance program. Which should 6/15/2017 9:11 PM
be more than changing light bulbs. If something is leaking.....fix it and don't wait til the wall is ruined and then say we
need a new jail. From pictures shown on TV it looks like very poor if any maintenance. In reference to the present jail,
I think we were sold some elevator tickets when it was built. We were told if additional space was needed we could go
up.Haven't heard one word about that. I would rather refurbish what we got and if additional space is needed.....seems
like there is plenty space surrounding the current jail.
95 The current jail has a huge parking lot that is not very used anymore. Why not build onto the current building and use 6/15/2017 9:06 PM
the same property???
96 We really know a lot more about the issue because of the information you personally provide! 6/15/2017 9:06 PM
97 Thank you for your transparency and fighting to represent your constituents. 6/15/2017 9:06 PM
98 I would be willing to pay additional taxes to fund drug and mental health treatment. Opioids and methamphetamines 6/15/2017 8:45 PM
are the biggest addiction issues.There seems to be not nearly enough treatment options in the wabash valley. And we
need a new jail, however with more treatment options it might not need as big.
99 I feel like no one is listening to what so many in the city/county are saying. So many excuses and feels like such a 6/15/2017 8:40 PM
rush- our county is so poor and so many couldn't afford a 20 year increase (or more?) on their taxes. Many don't even
pay taxes because their income is so low. Please seek the current jail expansion and acquisition of the parking lot.
100 The DOC and other agencies holds will greatly offset the cost of a new facility. 6/15/2017 8:33 PM
101 We don't need a new jail, we need to improve upon what is already in place....but then that wouldn't be in the grand 6/15/2017 8:19 PM
plans that city planners have for it's image.
102 the new jail should built onto the old jail,there more than enough room for it there. 6/15/2017 8:19 PM
103 I find it interesting that we continue to address the need for a new jail due to overcrowding while we ignore the 6/15/2017 8:06 PM
problem. Why is the jail overcrowded? Could we introduce new systems to address the issue to get the non-violent
offenders out of the jail system?
104 It's too easy to spend someone else's money. Figure out how to saw it, that's what we elected them to do. 6/15/2017 8:05 PM
105 I believe homeless people especially our Veterans should be taken care of first before prisoners. 6/15/2017 8:01 PM
106 When we build the new facility do a better job with the specs and hold the contractors responsible for following them. 6/15/2017 8:00 PM
NO substitutions on less closely materials.
107 The decision should be based in similar way that one might decide on an issue within their own home. Wanting the 6/15/2017 7:52 PM
absolute best but not being able to support that decision financially does not make for good practices either at home
or within government. We in Vigo county have so many issues facing us that are costly we need to be excellent
stewards of every tax dollar that we have.
108 As I stated above I'm unsure if the information being provided is the most accurate and I would like the most cost 6/15/2017 7:50 PM
effective solution (especially if new high schools need to be funded also-that's another issue). Reading between the
lines it seems they want to build a large jail maybe to take inmates from other counties? If this is the case could
money be made from this? I would not be opposed to that if that could offset the cost. Is it the best way to increase
revenue? No, but it's better than no revenue. Also, I would not be in favor of increased funding for mental health. Do
substance abuse and mental health run together yes, but that is not always the answer. Some people need
incarceration.
109 This too big of expenditure for the land owners and tax payers in Vigo County to support. 6/15/2017 7:49 PM
110 I am encouraged by the framing of these questions. To be sure there are certainly other ways to solve the problem, 6/15/2017 7:49 PM
too, but opening the conversation to more than just 'new site or renovate old site' is an important start. We have to
innovate, too. We could easily augment our mental health services by bringing in psychiatrists and hiring some of
those psychology graduates of ISU who graduate then leave. For far less than 60 million. We have plenty old buildings
that might be renovated into inpatient psychiatric care facilities, in addition to the new facilities at Harsha
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111 I support a new state of the art county jail and the $60,000,000 figure. I want further analysis on cost of operating the 6/15/2017 7:49 PM
new jail to make sure it's not set up for failure.
112 Feel repair and reuse, as little new debt as possible in a city-county with such budget issues. 6/15/2017 7:38 PM
113 Jail could be or should be expanded in current location Expanding into parking lot at court house, build another 6/15/2017 7:30 PM
parking garage for parking.
114 Instead of building an new jail, why not hire a couple more judges, or offer a night court and process the ones in our 6/15/2017 7:24 PM
jail. Some of them have been in there way too long. The expense of housing and feeding them would be cut down.
This would offset the salary of the extra judges.
115 A new jail must be built to comply with federal standards. County leaders must work together with the community to 6/15/2017 7:24 PM
find the best location for all.
116 The best decision is renovation because for 6 years it will go to jail but will never be deducted after the 6 yrs.whatever 6/15/2017 7:19 PM
they take will be for a lifetime so might as well be .25 rather than 1.25 that's a no brainier. the commissioners cannot
give information because it is clear they are truly uneducated and that is why they cannot provide educated
information and continue to outsource projects like payroll, and the jail in the passed few years not only is the
outsourcing a waste of money but they are to if they cannot do any better than they have.
117 It seems they make decisions without input from the community. Makes me feel as though they have a hidden agenda. 6/15/2017 7:16 PM
118 I am filling this out for not only my fiance, but myself as well currently he lives in Vigo county and I will be moving 6/15/2017 7:15 PM
there after we have our baby. I was reading these questions to him and he was very uneducated on the whole issue at
hand. He is concerned about local income tax increases that he was unaware of. We whole heartedly support the idea
of supporting the homeless in our community though. We think that is a wonderful idea.
119 #4. Most of the actual info has come directly from you. I do not feel the commissioners have made the best decision 6/15/2017 7:02 PM
based on the facts. They are relying on a company that stands to make millions, not the taxpayers who will pay for the
facility. Of course DLZ is going to say BIG & Deluxe. It's rh commissioners' responsibility to spend wisely.
120 Thank you for the opportunity to give you some feedback, Brendan Kearns! 6/15/2017 7:01 PM
121 Number 1 is the only solution that makes sense to me. 6/15/2017 7:00 PM
122 Increasing income tax could encourage people to move away. Increasing a sales tax could encourage people to shop 6/15/2017 6:56 PM
elsewhere. But shopping for many things isn't a necessity (higher priced items, eating out, hotel room taxes, etc..)
taxing on sales or businesses means your lower income residents won't be disproportionately affected. Lower
socioeconomic status may be a predictor for interactions with the judicial system. You may be (disprportionately)
charging them with building their future temporary home...
123 Sometimes I think people in jail/prison have more rights and advantages than I do. Free health care, food, education, 6/15/2017 6:49 PM
no work. Let's change that too.
124 We need to make sure we use common sense in all programs and stop the wistful spending all around. 6/15/2017 6:46 PM
125 Is there any way county, city police, and dispatchers could be in one building and jail. It bothers me what happens to 6/15/2017 6:40 PM
dispatch. Where are they going. They need to be in one or other, in my opinion.
126 The mental health aspect is very important and needs to be worked on especially with the veterans that are homeless 6/15/2017 6:39 PM
127 The numbers cited above are obscene. Remove the political corruption from the process and try again. 6/15/2017 6:39 PM
128 The city and the county need to be meeting together to come up with a plan that makes sense for the current location 6/15/2017 6:36 PM
and a partnership. Indiana state could also be a part of that conversation as the current location is near the campus. It
has been six months worth of discussion where there are still so many questions.
129 This process should have started with a series of interviews and discussions among relevant parties such as mental 6/15/2017 6:35 PM
health providers, drug treatment providers, the city and various county law enforcement and governmental officials
including the judiciary. Then, analysis should have been performed of various options for the facilities and services we
need not just the jail. Other projects such as the one in Indy that has just been completed should have been
researched. More than one option for location and approach and possible resulting designs should have been
evaluated. The public should have been kept informed throughout. In the meantime, the results of some of that
analysis may have helped to alleviate conditions in the short term. A full accounting of the deficiencies of the current
jail should have been developed. Operational costs for various models should have been estimated. Finally, a view of
all major projects with tax implications should have been developed so that taxpayers can understand impact of any
one project and all projects looming before us (e.g. High schools). A final recommendation to the commissioners and
the council should be made by a group representing all relevant parties. If I were doing this project at work all of these
things are steps I would be required to take to do the project well and serve my employer in the best way. Why have
the Commissioners not taken these steps?
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130 More effort needs to focus on reducing the prison population, as opposed to increasing the prison size 6/15/2017 6:25 PM
131 Since apparently there are a complete set of drawing of the proposed new jail I believe they should be released so the 6/15/2017 6:20 PM
public can comment on them. I have not seen them but I'm sure they include options that would not be necessary if
the truth were told. Just a thought.
132 The Commissioners of decades past cut corners on the original construction of the current jail, which was designed to 6/15/2017 6:19 PM
support multiple additions. Had they not done this, we would not be in this predicament. We should not be held
accountable for this, especially when most of us are essentially experiencing taxation without representation to cover
the bottom line for a city that cares more about overcompensating public safety and other poor financial endeavors
than it does its citizens, who are being driven further into poverty as a result. It is a fact that poverty rates are
comparable to the arrest/incarceration rates. This is exacerbated by the lack of resources offered in the community. A
line needs to be drawn for how much we have to shoulder the burden of the poor decisions of our local government. It
is the only way they will learn from their mistakes and the only way to turn this community around.
133 Ive worked in that jail. Like a home, the bones are good. You don't walk away from a sound home. You remodel it 6/15/2017 6:18 PM
and/or repair it. If its too small? You add on. Its really very simple
134 Having lived in Vigo County since 1989. I have notice that this county has a very bad habit of not taking realistic looks 6/15/2017 6:15 PM
toward the future needs of the community. The jail should had been built larger from the start, repairs should have
been fix as soon as they occurred to prevent bigger and more costly repairs. It seems to not matter who is in office, no
one actually shows concern for how tax payers dollars are spent. Nor do they look at the fact that the majority of high
paying jobs have left the area only to be replaced with lower-wage jobs that require mostly no- to low-skilled labor and
at part-time hours. The majority of people here simply cannot afford any additional taxes. What we need to do is to
start charging inmates for the time they are incarcerated when they are found guilty of a crime for what it takes to
house them. If they had to pay a per diem for their time locked up without being able to file bankruptcy to avoid paying
it then we might see fewer people getting into trouble.
135 We had land....but no..,want to buy more land for jail @ 63 & springhill + maintain current property ?? 6/15/2017 6:12 PM
136 No more income tax we already pay a county income tax they can use it. 6/15/2017 6:11 PM
137 Look here is my thought on this subject. We need a new jail. We cannot keep paying and settling lawsuits because of 6/15/2017 6:10 PM
the previous commissioners and council members decisions to try and save tax payers dollars. I am thankful for them
trying but it was a short term fix that did not work on a long term issue. I would rather have some cool park for my two
small children. But let's face it ..... we need a new jail ... so spend the money and build it big and correct this time... so
we don't have to build it again and have even more tax payer dollars spent on another jail ten that twenty years later.
Thank you for reading this rant lol.
138 I would like to see fewer people in jail, even for one night. Perpetrators of victimless crimes should be booked, given 6/15/2017 6:02 PM
an ankle bracelet, and sent home to await a court hearing. It has to be cheaper than housing them and should free up
space.
139 49 acres behind bemis might be a god location providing the city and county can get along. 6/15/2017 6:02 PM
140 It seems the problem is many of the people housed at the current jail are not actually serving time, but awaiting trial. 6/15/2017 6:02 PM
Could there be ways to increase efficiencies in the court system to address this? Picking a random number, if an
additional court cost $1million per year to staff, that would be significant savings over a new jail. It seems the plans for
the new jail are a bit extravagant. This is a jail, after all. We don't really want to encourage people to be there. If a new
jail has to be built, the proposed location near the federal penitentiary is more favorable than the location originally
proposed. Keep up the good work.
141 I live within my budget, the government should do the same. 6/15/2017 6:01 PM
142 Seems to me county "leaders" are clueless and irresponsible. Serving only those who are in it for the money. 6/15/2017 6:01 PM
Traditional Vigo County dealings.
143 I feel like a lot of people are just strict anti tax. There needs to be a way to communicate to the communities how this 6/15/2017 6:00 PM
would be a benefit in the long run. I think we need to take a hard look at developing access to mental healthcare and
rehabilitation.
144 County commissioners or council are dead set on a new jail They do not and will not listen to the people We need new 6/15/2017 5:50 PM
high schools along with higher graduation rates and larger percentage of graduates going on to higher education and
obtaining degrees. Also clean this town and county. The city and county government have blinders on
145 Build a parking garage at the current jail site and build on to existing jail. There's plenty of room. 6/15/2017 5:48 PM
146 I often feel like they only tell the people what they think they want to hear, not necessarily what they need to hear. 6/15/2017 5:48 PM
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147 Quick bickering, get off your collective butts and move forward. Delays will result in a Federal Mandate and no local 6/15/2017 5:43 PM
oversight and our 'opinions' will mean nothing. The choices of tax or not and at what levels will be determined for us
by someone not involved, living or paying taxes in our community. And regardless, we the tax payers will be saddled
with the cost. I would rather know what I'm paying for and have a plan, than offer a blank check carte blanche and
have the unknowns.
148 Commissioners are not forthcoming with truth and all the facts taxpayers need to know !!!!!!! ACLU never said anything 6/15/2017 5:36 PM
about building a new jail. That was Sherrif Greg Ewing. Seems like Sherrif and Commissioners have jumped to
conclusions !!!
149 i thought that when the current jail was built that it was designed to add more floors if nessesary and they dont need to 6/15/2017 5:35 PM
build a new one so far away. if they are going to build a new one why not build it on the back parking lot from the old
one
150 Why was the jail allowed to fall in so much disarray. Someone needs to be held accountable for those issues. 6/15/2017 5:17 PM
151 I support investing in prevention such as mental health and substance abuse treatment. 6/15/2017 5:15 PM
152 I think the jail now just needs renovations and added onto rather than building a new one 6/15/2017 5:12 PM
153 I am completely against the construction of a new jail, given that enhancing the current jail is an option, which would 6/15/2017 5:05 PM
save the city millions of dollars. This money could be invested on programs target for homeless population, drug
rehabilitation, and mental services.
154 Please do not place a new Vigo County jail right next door to the soccer fields. There are 100's of kids running around 6/15/2017 4:47 PM
out there on any given Sunday. If the aquatic center was too close, so are the soccer fields, and they are outside!
Please use your minds and come up with a more feasible location closer to the courthouse. There is plenty of unused
land right in town. Maybe Thompson's Honda? Aren't they moving South next to the Toyota location?
155 I don't understand why the first proposal of the jail was going to require 32 acres of land. The Magic Kingdom at Walt 6/15/2017 4:46 PM
Disney World is 47 acres. Are there elected officials who went to jail to be a showpiece of the county, and therefore
look like a country club? Why not keep the current jail for the more dangerous criminals, like murderers and rapists,
and build a smaller facility for less serious offenses and those with mental health issues that caused them to commit
crimes?
156 I know it's a beaurtic nightmare, but I believe the federal prison property on 63 is the best option. Also how much are 6/15/2017 4:20 PM
inmates charged for incarceration?? I would at least look at raising that also. If we pay more for the jail, they should
also..
157 Why are we in need of an expanded 60 million jail if the population of vigo county continues to decline? I thought 6/15/2017 4:19 PM
current jail was constructed for expanded vertical options. It is sad that we are increasing taxes to accommodate
criminals rather than bringing in industry to bring people back to Vigo county.
158 This should have been addressed yard ago. 6/15/2017 4:19 PM
159 I appreciate the necessity of upgrading the living conditions at the jail, and the potential to bring in revenue by housing 6/15/2017 4:17 PM
inmates from other regional jails with additional space. I DO NOT support a big increase in the number of cells,
creating an incentive to fill them with low-level offenders who could benefit from health care, drug court, jobs
programs, and other alternatives to incarceration. Thanks for creating this survey!
160 We don't like the way the county commissioners are handling this. It's like they alone know what is good for the county 6/15/2017 4:10 PM
and no other opinions matter.
161 I don't believe that the current jail can be upgraded for 50 million. 20 million would still be a drop in the bucket. During 6/15/2017 4:03 PM
construction where would people going to city hall and the court house park? I would like to get this going so the
Federal court does not mandate how a new jail and the size of it would have to be built. I believe then our tax rate
would be higher that what is listed in question #2.
162 Stop fighting the inevitable before the Fed's take over the process, put the new jail at the 'precious and beautiful' 6/15/2017 3:45 PM
(LOL) paper mill sight and send us some ridiculous bill.
163 Our current resources for the homeless are abysmal. The dedicated people who are legitimately trying to help are met 6/15/2017 3:45 PM
with barriers at every turn, including from our local homeless shelter.
164 Utilize property closer to the courthouse, otherwise there will be more costs in transporting inmates back and forth. 6/15/2017 3:38 PM
165 There are plenty of empty buildings around that could be used to something. Build the new jail in the old jail parking 6/15/2017 3:38 PM
lot. Tear down the old jail when done and make parking
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166 I would like to see the work assigned to union construction workers. My husband is an electrician with our local 725 6/15/2017 3:36 PM
and he has had to find work in other locals, sometimes 4 hours away, and currently 1.5 hours away. I cannot even
express the anger I felt a few summer's ago when my husband was working in Louisville, KY and the apartment/store
front on Wabash was being wired by a non-union electrical company from Indianapolis.
167 We need real transparency in this project. Indianapolis did a great study of their jail and support needs and involved all 6/15/2017 3:36 PM
of the stakeholders! If they can do it,we should be able to do it.
168 Build the hail on parking lot by courthouse and then tear down old jail for parking. 6/15/2017 3:23 PM
169 We should be incarcerating less people instead of building bigger jails. 6/15/2017 3:22 PM
170 I cannot support any specific $ amount investment in a new facility without seeing a more transparent, impartial needs 6/15/2017 3:20 PM
assessment, that includes strategies to reduce incarceration and recidivism, rather than the current process. I am very
concerned about the process so far on various counts, including taking the word of developers who would benefit from
higher investment in the project, misinformation being spread (like that the ACLU lawsuit mandates a new jail to be
built), and the assumption that incarceration rates will inevitably increase.
171 I am disappointed by some members of the council; it appears that members have tried to stifle public discourse and 6/15/2017 3:20 PM
limit public knowledge as to options other than the Int'l Paper property.
172 I entreaty our leaders to embrace further transparency and community engagement 6/15/2017 3:19 PM
173 None 6/15/2017 3:16 PM
174 We as citizens of Vigo Co. Are already taxed to the hilt. You have also added higher sewer charges and now we are 6/15/2017 3:05 PM
also paying for our garbage pick up. What is next? It cant be higher property taxes because our taxes have went up,
and we haven't had any changes ib add on rooms nor have we built any structures on our property. Pretty soon, the
only people who will be living in Terre Haute, are the ones who make the laws for the poor to live by. There is a tax for
every little thing. We pay them, but whe something needs done by the city...well one might as well forget that. We cant
even get down our alley because it is so grown up with tree branches and shrubbery, it is so bad that rodents are
living in the mess. We have yards that are owned by the city that are down right deplorable. If it belonged to a citizen of
this lovely co. they would have been given a ticket already. Don't get me started about all these abandon houses and
businesses that have sat empty and make our city look very unappealing for anyone to either move here or open a
business. Terre Haute is becoming a slum Lord town and very DRUG INFESTED!!
175 If they really want a different site, how about the old K Mart building? Plenty of space, parking, wallls are thick, kitchen, 6/15/2017 2:59 PM
refrigeration. On another note, why couldn't they just build around the building that already exists? Never mind. Logical
suggestions just don't make much sense when you're spending OPM (other peoples money).
176 Not my thoughts, but could we not stream line the court process so we do not need to house the prisoners as long as 6/15/2017 2:41 PM
we do? Many are released with time served because it takes soooooo long.
177 We definitely need to quit kicking people up over drug offenses. We also need to get them before the judge faster to 6/15/2017 2:34 PM
get them out of jail.
178 I was under the impression the current jail was built with the knowledge that if additional space was needed they could 6/15/2017 2:31 PM
build up, not relocate.
179 I think they will build a new jail regardless if we need it or can afford it or not. I feel their minds have been made up 6/15/2017 2:26 PM
from the beginning ning and don't want to hear from us
180 Stop sending our tax dollars to other counties to house these criminals. Hire more jailers, build a bigger and better Jail 6/15/2017 2:25 PM
and keep our money here.
181 I support measures that allow for the release of nonviolent people awaiting trial who cannot afford bond. 6/15/2017 2:17 PM
182 I would be supportive of an increase in local income taxes with the assurance that after six years that the tax rate 6/15/2017 2:10 PM
would revert to the original level and not be used as an additional source of income for the city, which already spends
way too much money. I am not confident that the city would revert to the original tax level.
183 Much like other facilities in Vigo County that are "falling apart." How do we ensure that proper maintenance is being 6/15/2017 2:09 PM
performed on these buildings?
184 The old jail does not need fixed AGAIN. It's time to build a new one. And also this Riverscape is a JOKE. 6/15/2017 2:08 PM
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185 Common sense (which is severely lacking in politics) should dictate that the jail and correction facilities and officers 6/15/2017 1:59 PM
locate adjacent to each other. Transfer of prisoners, access to decision makers, protection for government employees
and buildings must not be spread all over the county. We need something that is safe and open to scrutiny, not a five-
star complex tucked away from prying eyes to make the police and fire departments jealous and needy. The county
went out of the social service provider business when it closed the County Home. Why? It takes professionals to deal
with mental health, cultural and social issues, demands and regulations. What would the county have to pay to provide
those services? Truth to be told - the real, intelligent answer is Uni-Gov ( the nemesis of all politicians). No more
duplication of services, leaders and "that's the way we've always done it". I know it will never happen in my lifetime,
and probably not in yours. Good luck.
186 My choice of number 1 takes into consideration the need for new high schools or the major reno of said schools and 6/15/2017 1:54 PM
the tax issues involved.
187 Thank you for caring enough to ask! 6/15/2017 1:46 PM
188 Thanks for keeping us informed. 6/15/2017 1:45 PM
189 It will come down to locating the building on whom ever community leader has the most influence on the right people 6/15/2017 1:43 PM
to make the most money as most things are done in government throughout our nation
190 Until you are there everyday and can see the broke down building an design, most people will never understand. I 6/15/2017 1:41 PM
have seen the jail commanders office flood with sewage water, I have seen the conditions that the employees and
inmates have to deal with. Ever had a medical emergency and not be able to get to them because the elevator is not
working or slow? Ever knew anyone who was assaulted and you could not get to them because of an elevator? I
have! That jail is a band-aid after band-aid. I get it I do not like the thought of spending my hard earned tax dollars on
the worst of society but at a certain point we have to say the buck stops here. I have had judges call me and stress
over who to release because their case load at the jail was to many?? Serious we are releasing people all because
we are worried about a case load? I know well don't put people in jail or more home detention ect.. Yeah I have seen
time after time these people get a chance and the mess it up time and time again. I have seen people go to
Community corrections or home detention and not a day later be considered escaped. Enough is enough and I am
tired of reading about how people who have never spent a minute in the jail tell others that it is fine. It just needs a
little help, that is a joke in itself. I have not worked there for a while now, but I still remember the conditions very well.
191 Work together, get it done. 6/15/2017 1:36 PM
192 If we focus on correcting the problem(s) instead of simply locking them up, we can bring our jail population down over 6/15/2017 1:33 PM
the long term. That should be our goal.
193 I don't feel the community is well informed by officials... 6/15/2017 1:27 PM
194 Gathering the voices/words from the residents of the community. What a noble thought/gesture. 6/15/2017 1:26 PM
195 I still feel very strongly that the current jail can be remodeled and added on too. That's what the guy said who helped 6/15/2017 1:24 PM
to build it and the addition. It is also in the best location.
196 I personally would endorse a jail facility at the current location as I believe it would save money in the long run in 6/15/2017 1:23 PM
transportation costs. Courthouse, judges, prosecutors, and public defenders are all nearby and the facility is very
centrally located. I am very concerned that the entire process has lacked transparency and involved very few people.
Very uncomfortable with selected architect being the same firm that completed assessment.
197 For the city to spend this kind of $ on a jail is absolutely ridiculous. Our community needs to focus on keeping people 6/15/2017 1:21 PM
out of jail, provide programs/education. Treat the root issue rather than the symptom. If the correctional system really
rehabilitated criminals there there would not be repeat offenders. Get to the main cause, our city need more
educational programs- stop the crimes before it happens.
198 I want a new jail and would gladly pay .25-1.0 % income tax increase if it meant getting the right size jail at the current 6/15/2017 1:20 PM
proposed prison location AND the current jail is leveled. IT'S AN EYESORE that embarrasses the community each
time a visitor drives past on 3rd.
199 Enhance the old jail. Why do we need a big one? 6/15/2017 1:15 PM
200 Why wasn't the current jail building maintained in a good condition? Is this what will happen in a few years with a new 6/15/2017 1:15 PM
building? Is the main problem the building or just overcrowded? How much more would it cost in personnel and
vehicles, gas, etc. to transport inmates back and forth to court, etc? Explain why another level can not be added to
the current jail? I thought this was always the most cost effect use of your dollars. Thank you.
201 Jail should stay where it is, close to courthouse. Build either up or out. 6/15/2017 1:04 PM
202 I think that the people in power have already made up their minds and are quashing dissent by making it difficult for 6/15/2017 12:53 PM
regular residents to voice our opinions. Agendas and minutes of meetings are secret, and meetings are held at
inconvenient times. I don't think we need a new jail.
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203 our county commissioners need to find other employment 6/15/2017 12:53 PM
204 Renovate old jail. It's a place to keep prisoners. Not a hotel suite. Man it, staff it and lock them up. A few million can go 6/15/2017 12:52 PM
along way. New schools are the next taxing issue.
205 Brendan, you are the only one I see any info from and I really appreciate it. 6/15/2017 12:49 PM
206 The jail is the tail of the problem. Need to deal with courts, prosecutor and defense to streamline the system, better 6/15/2017 12:38 PM
diversion programs.
207 Rather than building new at a higher price, please consider remodeling and using buildings that could be used for this 6/15/2017 12:33 PM
purpose rather than those buildings just sitting and being an eye sore. The old jail as you come over the bridge...what's
the story there? Can it be remodeled and expanded? How about all that empty space in the parking lot if the
courthouse? Maximize what is already owned and expand upon it. It is unexceptable to build a new jail, especially
across the street from the VCSC pool, due to the costs, location, etc. Simplify the decision by utilizing what the county
already owns and the location already works for them too, it just needs to be expanded and remodeled.
208 The first peice of property should not have been purchased without tax payers approval. Now that property is off the 6/15/2017 12:32 PM
tax role and the county commissioners spent money which the county does not have to spare!
209 I'm not interested in paying an additional tax for anything that could go to the city of Terre haute-they need to fund 6/15/2017 12:29 PM
themselves. Is there a way to fund just a jail?
210 put the new jail in the parking lot of the present jail and either tear down the old jail for a parking lot OR put in a 6/15/2017 12:26 PM
parking garage, keep both buildings and use both buildings as jails....
211 How about adding on to the old jail? Im sure Thompson's Honda would sell their land for a jail. 6/15/2017 12:25 PM
212 I feel you could expand the existing jail on the current grounds, add a parking garage on that same site, and have a 6/15/2017 12:24 PM
good solution that will solve the lawsuit problem. In addition, we have to come up with a solution to move people in the
jail waiting for trial through the system faster.
213 As a potential direct neighbor to the newest proposed site on S 63 and Springhill, I want you to know I do not support 6/15/2017 12:23 PM
this idea. I realize I am already situated directly across from a federal penitentiary, but there is not near as much
activity involved with the comings and goings of that facility and the building is situated far away from the road. The
newest proposed jail site will cause a major disruption for the mostly quiet area simply from the increased traffic. In
addition, have you ever tried to travel from this area to the north end of town? At any given time during the day, it
usually takes me 30-35 minutes. Although it is only 5 miles from the courthouse, it is not a quick trip. 63 is busy,
especially at 7:30 am and 5pm. The light at 63 and Honey Creek Dr is not timed very well and there is often a line of
cars backed up in the mornings. Once you get to First street, emergency vehicles cannot pass because it is 1 lane
with curbs on either side. I realize I am probably the only resident in this county that will be directly affected, as I live
on the neighboring property. I will have to move. The good of the many will out-weigh any of my personal concerns;
but as an individual that has traveled to many different areas of the county from that starting point, I don't think it is the
BEST option.
214 I like the idea of a new jail across from the Federal Penitentiary. 6/15/2017 12:18 PM
215 I think it's easy to say, "Let's put a tax on this to pay for it." I am being taxed to death. I make less money now, than I 6/15/2017 12:17 PM
did 10 years ago, in a profession I have been in for 20 years. My taxes go up, everything goes up...., except my
income!
216 I don't feel that we have been provided enough information to make an educated decision on any of these issues. That 6/15/2017 12:12 PM
being said, I would rather see financial resources put toward fixing the root of the issue and not just dealing with the
fallout of the problem, whether that be education, mental health, or job training. A new, bigger and better jail will not
eradicate the problems that erode our community.
217 Y'all just need to get it going. THTe aclu suit is going to fine you which in turn is going to increase the taxes even 6/15/2017 12:11 PM
more. You have a deadline to meet for the new facility. Let's get it going.
218 The Art Spaces' Turn to the River initiative should be considered when developing a plan for what should be located 6/15/2017 12:09 PM
on the local government campus.
219 I support more Education, less incarceration. I support no jail time for non violent crimes. I support legalization of 6/15/2017 12:09 PM
marijuana. I support more transparency in all facets of government and taxpayer monies.
220 To me the optimal location is building next to the courthouse even if it means constructing a parking garage. 6/15/2017 12:07 PM
221 Thanks for the opportunity to share our opinions! 6/15/2017 12:05 PM
222 I think we as a community have an opportunity to show leadership on the issue of local law enforcement and 6/15/2017 12:04 PM
incarceration. We need to be thoughtful, deliberate, and proactive on this issue not reactive like we always are.
223 My email is rhtinbender@gmail.com if you have other questions. Jerome Tennis 6/15/2017 12:03 PM
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224 I feel that Marvel & Judy Anderson are trying to strong-arm the county into something way too expensive. Taxpayers 6/15/2017 12:00 PM
can only afford so much from their income before it becomes too overwhelming and causes them to move to another
county. Fix what you have and work with lawmakers & judges to control the amount of inmates housed at the jail. In-
home detention/Electronic monitoring would be far cheaper for the less or non-violate offenders.
225 It's ridiculous the way the city finances are being handled and stop wasting taxpayers money. Make the cuts to the 6/15/2017 11:57 AM
police and fire depts just like the 3 consultants we paid said to do.... is this the way all politicians run their household
budgets?
226 The need for more jail space has been clear for 20 years. Please do not be as short sighted as past leaders have 6/15/2017 11:53 AM
been. There are some tough decisions to be made, but leadership requires that. There is a legitimate debate as to how
much more room is needed. Please move to this area of discussion. Then the cost can have a legitimate discussion.
227 Regarding #1, contingent on a fewer number of additional beds (than the current 520 proposed for a brand new 6/15/2017 11:52 AM
building), and in my mind, also contingent on #3. That would provide a "package" of progressive ideas around
incarceration that this community needs. Between meth and now opiods, we must have a better coordinated plan for
dealing with drug and mental health patients that does not mean turning prisons into the old state hospitals of the
1950s. I would also like to see the commissioners, council, judges and prosecutors work together to consider how to
keep people out of jail who can't make bail. ISU criminology students are just returning from Zagreb Croatia, where
they are learning more about rehabilitation that about incarceration. So many more countries do it better than we do!
228 My yes answer to question #1 with a caevet if we are assured this would be the last time we invest this amount of 6/15/2017 11:51 AM
taxes to prevent future overcrowding issues.
229 So we can fix the current jail, that is with walking distance of the courthouse, for 40 million less than building a new 6/15/2017 11:44 AM
one?! Heck yes.
230 If a jail could go on the current site, it would be amazing. I think there's been enough information that the majority of 6/15/2017 11:43 AM
people in jail are awaiting trial. Something needs to change with the system in order to make this so it doesn't happen.
231 I would suggest considering a short term solution, while the state works out the new rules regarding bail for those 6/15/2017 11:42 AM
awaiting trial. In a year or two, we might find that a big jail is no longer necessary. Also, it seems like the state should
bear some responsibility for this unfunded mandate on counties. At least pay for a few standard jail designs of various
sizes, so that not every community has to pay DMZ (or others) to reinvent the wheel .
232 Although the Vigo County Court system seems to be a choke point and more programs to alleviate this need to be 6/15/2017 11:39 AM
found / created, public safety is and should continue to be one of our greatest concerns. I don't believe this to be
wasteful spending.
233 I would rather see our tax money go to new schools than a new jail. Maybe we can find a way to get the ACLU to sue 6/15/2017 11:37 AM
for the conditions our students face also and it might get done.
234 This is difficult to make a decision on based on our current schools' infrastructure. North and South are in definite need 6/15/2017 11:37 AM
of repair which likely would mean an increase in tax to pay for it. I would much rather fund schools than a jail. I'm more
interested in programs that keep offenders out of jail and rehabilitation than spending multi-millions on a place to house
them.
235 I dont understand why law-abiding citizens are forced to pay for a jail for law breakers!! Why do I go to work every day 6/15/2017 11:35 AM
to provide for my family when I could go to jail, get 3 hot meals, cable TV, etc. Why don't we dump 20,000,000 into
housing for seniors that have worked all their lives and now how to live off the little social security they get.
236 https://dillon2thcc.wordpress.com/2017/01/23/new-jail-overcrowding-and-some-recommendations/ 6/15/2017 11:33 AM
237 I am in favor of a temporary tax to make the needed improvements only. I am concerned a new tax will be permanent 6/15/2017 11:26 AM
and be used to fund other efforts.
238 1.The commissioners have displayed total disregard to public input or questions. They have been angry and totally 6/15/2017 11:25 AM
inflexible in trying to push their vision forward. This should be a matter of some public consensus building not a test of
wills. 2. It was wrong for the County Council to appropriate $3 million in start up funds for the jail project without a plan
in place and without allowing public comment before taking a vote.
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Q1 Are you supportive of providing the

Answer Choices Responses

Yes 60.94% 493

Other (please specify) 5.81% 47

# Other (please specify) Date

3 yes if limit to 6 years 6/17/2017 12:02 AM

8 unsure 6/16/2017 12:42 PM

9 Up the sales tax to 8% like lndy 6/16/2017 12:31 PM

11 i have wondered about adding on to current space. 6/16/2017 10:17 AM

15 Not familiar with this or what ACLU is 6/15/2017 11:38 PM

17 Is this an actual fact? 6/15/2017 9:43 PM

18 1 yes 2 let them donate parking 6/15/2017 9:33 PM

19 Most likely.....need to hear details 6/15/2017 9:15 PM

20 Yes, BUT; spend something on mental health care. 6/15/2017 7:49 PM

21 Not enough info to make an informed opinion. 6/15/2017 7:40 PM

22 Yes, as long as the tax expires 6/15/2017 7:06 PM

26 Yes as long as the tax increase is not permanent 6/15/2017 6:00 PM

28 Band aid plan 6/15/2017 5:37 PM

32 Build a new jail. 6/15/2017 3:10 PM

34 It does not need another band aid. 6/15/2017 2:08 PM

35 Possibly. If I knew more about the concerns. 6/15/2017 2:07 PM

45 My understanding is it is not feasible to enhance the current facility. 6/15/2017 11:36 AM

47 If this were a viable long term solution 6/15/2017 11:24 AM

Q2 Are you supportive of an additional up-

Answer Choices Responses

Yes 15.49% 125

Other (please specify) 5.20% 42

# Other (please specify) Date

3 New Jail need to be within a mile or 2 of current location 6/17/2017 11:15 AM

5 unsure 6/16/2017 12:42 PM

13 Potentially 6/15/2017 9:56 PM

14 Is this an actual fact? 6/15/2017 9:43 PM

19 Must identify cost first 6/15/2017 7:49 PM

22 Yes with a lower cost. 6/15/2017 6:56 PM

25 This would kill us for future economic development. 6/15/2017 6:03 PM

29 Yes, do it right. 6/15/2017 3:45 PM

30 Seems too costly 6/15/2017 3:16 PM

31 It has its pros and cons. 6/15/2017 2:18 PM

36 No, Because of transportation costs and safety concerns. 6/15/2017 12:49 PM

40 Only if option 1 cannot be done. 6/15/2017 12:03 PM

Q3 Are you supportive of an additional tax

Answer Choices Responses

Yes 65.87% 525

Other (please specify) 8.78% 70

# Other (please specify) Date

1 Not under the current Mental health leadership. 6/17/2017 11:03 PM

2 Need more information 6/17/2017 10:10 PM

4 Need more info 6/17/2017 1:23 PM

6 How about shelter? 6/16/2017 10:26 PM

7 Not affiliated with the sherrifs dept. 6/16/2017 8:29 PM

9 need more info 6/16/2017 4:07 PM

11 Faith based programs 6/16/2017 1:02 PM

14 Don't know. 6/16/2017 10:11 AM

18 Maybe 6/16/2017 1:22 AM

21 Too vague 6/15/2017 11:11 PM

22 Depends on the details. 6/15/2017 10:32 PM

23 Not enough information to answer. 6/15/2017 9:56 PM

26 I issue at a time. 6/15/2017 9:33 PM

27 Need more information in order to answer. 6/15/2017 9:29 PM

28 Possibly 6/15/2017 8:52 PM

29 If it includes opioid addiction treatment and methamphetamine treatment 6/15/2017 8:45 PM

30 these resources are already in our community. 6/15/2017 8:19 PM

33 Yes with the proper program.. 6/15/2017 6:46 PM