Williams Lake rejects jail closure idea, seeks government support on repeat crime

Williams Lake City Council intends to correspond with senior levels of government regarding repeat offenders and the operational feasibility of its municipal jail cells, following a detailed report confirming that the city cannot close the jail or restrict its use, and that the only viable action would be to withdraw guarding services.
At a Tuesday, June 9, regular council meeting, three options were weighed following a previously adopted resolution by Coun. Scott Nelson, who requested staff exa