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their arrestees to county they would be out of service sometimes for <br /> hours. They also have a place to take drunks, people under the <br /> influence of drugs, mentally ill who commit crimes, Etc. Etc.. to get <br /> them off the streets.( Again and not be at county for hours). The <br /> federal Contract not only provides housing for USM but also a place <br /> for DEA, FBI, Secret Service and others to book drug dealers, bank <br /> robbers, Etc., any time of the day or night. When the ICE Contract <br /> existed, the jail housed felons going through the normal removal <br /> procedure because they committed felonies.. sometimes multiple. . It <br /> did not house "innocent" people whom ICE was not already looking <br /> for. It also provided a place to house people detained under unique <br /> circumstances . For example: numerous detainees whom illegally <br /> floated up on our shores in a Ponga boat in the middle of the night. <br /> Also, at one time we were assisting neighboring cities by taking in <br /> their drunks and we were getting paid for it. The jail DOES provide <br /> public safety in many forms. Public safety is very important and <br /> unfortunately costs money. I'm sure the numbers are available to <br /> prove it is possible to have a profitable working jail..it has been done <br /> before. The powers that be just need to get out of their own way. The <br /> government/ city council are leaders. While it's nice to get public <br /> input, the public doesn't always know what is best for them and it is up <br /> to those leaders to do the right thing for the right reasons while also <br /> keeping within the oath taken to uphold laws and the <br /> constitution. Thank you for your time. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> Brenda Lewis <br /> Sent from my iPhone <br /> Affordable Wireless Plans <br /> Set up is easy. Get online in minutes. <br /> Starting at only $14.95 per month! <br /> www.netzero.net <br /> 2 <br />