HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence - BOCC (004)February 28, 2023
RE: Letter in Support of FY24 CDS Funding
GRANT COUNTY
OFFICE OF THE
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
P O Box 37
EPHRATA WA 9BB23
(509) 754-2011
It is my pleasure to write a letter in support of Grant County District Court's request for funding to move
forward with developing and implementing court security measures. The anticipated project will
address significant, vulnerable areas of the Grant County campus that have been of concern to the
Courts as well as the community.
Many small and rural courthouses in economically distressed parts of Washington State do not currently
meet basic security standards. Grant funding is needed to close the gap between what local
governments can afford with their very limited revenue and small tax bases to ensure the safety of their
courthouses.
Adequate security is particularly important during these challenging times of heightened threats to the
security of government buildings. Courthouses are the hub of civic life where disputes are resolved by
the rule of law. Court proceedings can be emotional events, and courts are reporting an increase in
security disturbances and serious threats to judicial officers and court employees.
There is little doubt this project will provide improvements to address security needs to keep staff and
the public safe and comfortable. I fully support the efforts of Grant County District Court as it seeks
external funding to support this undertaking.
Sincerely,
Robert Jones
District 2 Commissioner
"TO MEET CURRENT AND FUTURE NEEDS, SERVING TOGETHER WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES, WHILE FOSTERING
A RESPECTFUL AND SUCCESSFUL WORK ENVIRONMENT."