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Courthouse expansion avoided through space reuse
Summary
Rather than a $60 million courthouse addition, the county is converting the former permit center — moving clerk divisions there — freeing space for two new courtrooms at a fraction of the cost. Design is about 50% complete.
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Last discussed May 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Avoids roughly $60 million in new construction.
✅Who benefits
Court users and taxpayers alike.
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