The Kaufman County Juvenile Detention Center Referendum:
A $40 million plan developed by Judges, law enforcement & community leaders.
“Based on the input of Judges, law enforcement, taxpayers & community leaders, the Kaufman County Commissioners unanimously agreed to place a bond referendum on the May 3 ballot to let voters decide on building a Juvenile Detention Center.
Together, we studied growth projections of our county, current available space for arrested youth, rehabilitation needs, construction costs, budget options, and the tax impact before finalizing the plan for a new facility to house, educate, and reform violent youth.
The Juvenile Detention Center will cost approximately $40 million and include fiscal measures to prevent cost overruns. If approved by voters, the average homeowner will pay around $2 a month.
Please review the facts about the bond election in this website and take just a few minutes to vote in the May 3rd election."
Jakie Allen
Kaufman County Judge
Purpose of a Juvenile Detention Center in Kaufman County:
Provide a local place to house arrested juveniles.
Stop early release of youth charged with violent crime.
Allow for more neighborhood patrols by law enforcement.
Rehabilitate, reform & educate
to prepare for adulthood.
Our property tax rate will remain 28% lower than 7 years ago.
Cost to the average homeowner will be around $2 a month.