Why was the property near the Medical Lake Interchange along I-90 chosen to build a replacement for the Geiger Corrections Facility?
Spokane County conducted two lengthy and comprehensive studies to determine the best place to site a replacement structure for Geiger and the Community Correction Center. The West Plains site just off the Medical Lake Interchange was chosen because it best meets the requirements for a safe and modern detention center. Expandability, flexibility and cost are also critical requirements. The 40-acre parcel chosen for this portion of the project is just a few minutes from Downtown Spokane, will support the necessary infrastructure and has access to public transportation. Building on the site will save some $54 million over a County Campus location - a much better use of the taxpayers’ investment.

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1. Can the Community Correction Center be built without replacing Geiger?
2. Have partnerships for a regional facility been considered with other jurisdictions such as the State of Washington, the federal government or neighboring counties including Kootenai County, Idaho?
3. How much will this cost?
4. The number of inmates housed at the Spokane County Jail and the Geiger Corrections Center has recently decreased. Does this mean that Geiger no longer has to be replaced?
5. What is the Community Corrections Center?
6. What is this project?
7. When will we vote on this proposal?
8. Why must the Geiger Corrections Center be replaced?
9. Why not remodel Geiger Corrections Facility instead?
10. Why was the property near the Medical Lake Interchange along I-90 chosen to build a replacement for the Geiger Corrections Facility?
11. Why will the Community Corrections Center be housed downtown rather than on the West Plains?
12. Will the Community Correction Center house sex offenders?