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County manager appoints David Shook to lead new Jail Services Department
Clark County Manager Kathleen Otto announced Monday the executive leadership team that will lead the recently established Jail Services department.
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Letter: Jail Services takeover is the latest example of how the Democrat-controlled bureaucracy works
Area resident Rob Anderson expresses his displeasure for the Clark County Council’s decision to create a new Jail Services Department.
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County begins process to transition management of jail from Sheriff’s Office to County Manager’s Office
County Council members voted unanimously to create a new government agency with little input from the public.
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