A Jackson native, I started my career as a broadcaster with Radio Free Europe in Prague. My work has taken me literally around the world. And, now, back to my home state and hometown.
- Jackson County has authorized almost $60,000 in public funding for a communications campaign about the jail millage.
- County Commissioners say the public must be informed about conditions at the jail before voting on a millage to fund jail upgrades and operations.
- Marketing Resource Group has been retained to provide consulting and other services to the County Sheriff.
- Campaign finance watchdog says communication short of advocacy can legally be funded by public dollars.
- Video shows how the allocation was approved and how it is being used.
- WATCH BONUS VIDEO: Jackson County Sheriff Gary Schuette answers questions about the jail millage campaign.
(The following is a transcription of the full broadcast story)
In 2022, Jackson County voters rejected …