The City Council held a work session on July 9 addressing one of the City of Lebanon’s goals outlined in the Strategic Plan for 2025-2029: the feasibility of reopening the jail.
Police Chief Frank Stevenson provided data and historical information about the jail and City Manager Ron Whitlatch presented funding opportunities before the council began discussing options.
Stevenson clarified that the jail in Lebanon is intended for holding people who are charged with Lebanon misdemeanor…