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San Francisco Jail Rebuild Hinges on Voter Approval
Written by 888BailBond Bondsman on January 21, 2010 – 11:45 am -SAN FRANCISCO — The venerable Hall of Justice is a landmark, but its pre-earthquake code architecture has also made it a target for earthquake damage. This news has prompted the local government to put a bond measure on the ballot that seeks funding for building upgrades, which voters have to approve. If the bond passes, design on a new Sixth Street jail could begin this year as part of a larger effort to replace the Hall.
As reported in the San Francisco Examiner, the measure will be on a June 8 ballot, and according to a draft of The City’s capital plan, will take 10 years to build. The remainder of the $435 million project would be funded with certificates of participation.
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