TRR photo by David Hulse Sheriff Dan Hogue explained issues concerning the Sullivan County Jail as legislators Greg Goldstein, left, and Sam Wohl listened.

Legislature begins jail construction discussion

Early cost estimates $25 to $70 million

By DAVID HULSE

MONTICELLO, NY—Sullivan County has yet to see a dime from gaming, but one of gaming’s predicted costs came home to roost last week.

Following a January 8 discussion before the Public Works Committee, members of the Sullivan County Legislature agreed to form a sub-committee last week to begin talking about the specifics of planning and building a new jail facility.

“We cannot continue with ours; it’s over-capacity,” said committee chair Kathy LaBuda.

Sheriff Dan Hogue agreed. “We’ve got more people coming here.”