By Steve Kiggins
FOX News
TUMWATER, Wash. — After years of delays, Thurston County commissioners and the county sheriff said they are ready to open the new jail on Ferguson Street.
The recession, safety concerns and budget issues are all reasons why the building sat empty since 2010, according to commissioners.
“It’s really been a dance, it’s been a difficult dance but we’re here,” said Thurston County Commission Chairwoman Cathy Wolfe. “Money has been a huge part of this problem.”
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