On Monday, June 10th, 2024, the Board of County Commissioners will gather at 9 a.m. to discuss their plans for the potential purchase of a contentious property on East Grand Boulevard. Initially, the commissioners had planned to construct a new county jail and a mental health facility on the site. However, this plan was hindered when City Councilors rejected the zoning request in May. Despite this setback, the commissioners are resolute in their determination to proceed with building a mental health facility using the $50 million in federal COVID funding.
The commissioners’ decision to focus solely on the mental health facility project comes after they were unable to move forward with the proposed plans for a new county jail. The acquisition of the controversial property has sparked debate among county officials and residents alike, but the commissioners remain committed to their goal of utilizing federal funding for this critical mental health initiative.
During their meeting on Monday, June 10th, the commissioners will explore alternative strategies for constructing the mental health facility on East Grand Boulevard. The outcome of this meeting is crucial as it will determine whether or not Oklahoma County will proceed with purchasing this property and building a vital healthcare facility that serves its citizens.
