Houghton County Sheriff Josh Saaranen will host “Coffee with the Sheriff” sessions throughout September at the future jail site on Sharon Avenue to answer community questions about the proposed facility.
The informal meetings provide residents an opportunity to learn how the new jail will support the sheriff department’s staff and security operations. Sessions began last week and are scheduled at different times to accommodate various schedules.
The next session is tomorrow at 2 p.m. Additional meetings are planned for September 17th, 22nd, and 24th. The casual environment encourages attendees to ask questions without formal presentations.
The Sharon Avenue property will also serve as the early voting center when the county clerk establishes it during the November election.
The Copper Country League of Women Voters recently endorsed the Houghton County jail project after months of collaboration with county officials to bring the ballot measure to voters.
Find more information about upcoming meetings or the jail project below.
Coffee with Sheriff Saaranen dates: Members of the public are invited to sit down to coffee with the Sheriff and committee members in the
conference room of the Houghton County Jail, 403 E. Sharon Avenue, Houghton.
Thursday September 10, 2pm
Thursday September 17, 2pm
Tuesday September 22, 5pm
Thursday September 24, 2pm
