Aberdeen lobbyist Julie Johnson testified in front of summer study on regional jails

PIERRE, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- On Tuesday, the summer study dealing with regional jails & correctional facilities held its final meeting at Pierre.  Among those who testified in the open forum was Aberdeen & Brown County lobbyist Julie Johnson.

Johnson talks about the bill draft 107.

Johnson talks about how the county is accomodating toward other counties in the region.

Johnson talks how funds could be best used for regional jails.

Johnson discuss the agency that can best work with this funding.

Johnson said that Brown County can’t wait much longer to enact.

The summer study group has until Friday to adopt a final draft to be sent to the Executuve Board who will meet later on this month.