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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."