2. Most Fayette County

taxpayers have no idea as to the magnitude of what the

Board of Commissioners are proposing to build. Why does

Fayette County need such an elaborate judicial center and

jail?

3. Sheriff [Randall]

Johnson stated there are approximately 275 inmates

currently incarcerated and projects that a facility for

400 inmates would be adequate for the foreseeable future.

Why is the Board of Commissioners considering space for

800 inmates?

4. The Board of

Commissioners continue to use the threat of a federal

mandate to start this project immediately. Please state

what solid information you have that this will be an

issue in the near future.

5. To date there has been

no published information listing the cost of each of the

various components included in this project. Please

itemize each component and the projected cost.

6. It would seem to be in

the best interests of the Board of Commissioners not to

be at odds with the taxpayers they represent. If this

project is [so] beneficial to the taxpayers of Fayette

County, please explain why the Commission will not call

for a referendum on a project of this magnitude.

7. Has the area currently

occupied by the courts and jail plus the newly acquired

average been appraised to ascertain the value of this

prime property if it were to be made available for office

or residential development?

A reply from each member of

the board of Commissioners prior to the scheduled Jan. 6,

2000 Board meeting will be appreciated.

Gerald Stower

Fayetteville