Locked Up in Houghton: A County's Crisis
Season 2025 Episode 19 | 28m 48s
Houghton County voters to decide on jail millage August 5—find out what's proposed and why.
In the August 5th elections, Houghton County voters will decide on four millage requests including one to fund construction of a new county jail. Hear from county officials and the League of Women Voters to find out why a new jail is needed, what is will cost, and why residents should consider footing the bill. Guests: Tom Tikkanen, Valorie Troesch, John Giachino, and Travis Dessellier. (2519)
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Media Meet is a local public television program presented by WNMU-TV PBS
Locked Up in Houghton: A County's Crisis
Season 2025 Episode 19 | 28m 48s
In the August 5th elections, Houghton County voters will decide on four millage requests including one to fund construction of a new county jail. Hear from county officials and the League of Women Voters to find out why a new jail is needed, what is will cost, and why residents should consider footing the bill. Guests: Tom Tikkanen, Valorie Troesch, John Giachino, and Travis Dessellier. (2519)
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