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Editorial - Jail plan seemed hurried
By Bangor Daily News
Published: 10/16/2007

MAINE - Rather than asking for more plans, legislators could help the jail consolidation debate by determining what information is necessary to help them and the public better decide how to rein in corrections costs. The administration can help by providing such information so that lawmakers and the public can weigh the governor’s consolidation plan against other options. From the time the consolidation plan was announced this summer, it seemed hurried and not fully analyzed. A Department of Correction Web site, recently launched to help further debate, only highlights the shortcomings. Under a "Financial Analysis" tab, for example, is a one-page chart showing operational cost savings. This is not analysis. Read more.

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