Kokomo residents curious about a proposed new Howard County jail are getting an early chance to weigh in: a public town hall is set for Tuesday at 5 p.m. in the basement conference room of the Howard County Administration Center. Officials are billing it as an open forum for residents to hear the basics of the plan, ask questions and get answers directly from county leaders.
The Howard County Sheriff's Office announced the town hall in a Facebook post on Friday, June 26, noting that the meeting will start at 5 p.m. Tuesday in the administration center's basement conference room. According to the Howard County Sheriff's Office, the session is a public meeting focused on a proposed new jail construction project.
Where the meeting will be held
The town hall will take place at the Howard County Administration Center, 220 North Main Street in downtown Kokomo, which is listed as the county's central office hub on official pages. The county's current detention facility, the Howard County Criminal Justice Center, is located at 1800 W. Markland Ave., according to MapQuest. The sheriff's announcement describes the event as a town hall on a proposed new jail but does not specify a construction site.
For more on the administration center and other county offices, residents can refer to Howard County government information pages.
What to expect and how to attend
The sheriff's Facebook notice provides the time and room but does not list a formal agenda, so residents should expect a broad overview and bring their own questions. Officials are expected to field questions from attendees, making this one of the earliest public chances to hear what is being discussed for the proposed facility.
Those planning to attend may want to arrive a bit early, especially if they hope to speak or snag a seat close to the front. Before heading out, residents are encouraged to check the Howard County Sheriff's Office page for any last-minute updates or changes.
Details and contact
Town hall: 5 p.m. Tuesday, basement conference room, Howard County Administration Center, 220 North Main St., Kokomo.
For more information or to confirm logistics such as building entry and office hours, residents can consult the Howard County website for department contact details.
