Jail Budget

Jail Budget: 2014 vs. Today

In 2014, his ad called this “way over budget.”
Today, the numbers are even higher.

Bottom Line:

The $350K jail payment is gone — but spending still increased.

Spending is higher.

Taxpayers are paying more than ever before.

Taxpayer support is up by over $600,000.

Voters can decide if that standard still applies today.

Professionalism matters.

Fiscal Court Transfers to the Jail: 2014 vs. Today

In 2014, his ad called taxpayer money going to the jail “way over budget.”

Today, Fiscal Court transfers to the jail are even higher — and make up a larger share of the budget.

Bottom Line:

Transfers from the Fiscal Court to the jail have increased.

More county tax dollars are being used to operate the jail.

Even without the $350K annual jail payment, taxpayer support is higher today.

Voters can decide if that standard still applies today.

Professionalism matters.

Supporting Documents

The following documents are original public records available for review.

2014 Campaign Advertisement (Meade County Messenger)

Original paid campaign advertisement referencing jail budget and taxpayer transfers.

2014 Election Coverage (Meade County Messenger)

Published newspaper coverage of the 2014 jailer election, including candidate statements and positions.

Public Budget Documents

The following documents are official Meade County Fiscal Court budget records. They show how the jail is funded through both its operating budget and transfers from the General Fund.

These are public documents available to every voter.

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FY 2025–2026 Jail Budget – Revenue Sources

This document shows how the jail is funded, including operating revenue and transfers from the county’s General Fund.

FY 2025–2026 Jail Budget – Appropriations (Spending)

This document shows how funds are allocated within the jail budget, including salaries, operations, and other expenses.