Three public forums regarding the potential location of a new South Dakota Men’s prison in Davison County just south of Mitchell have been scheduled ahead of the next meeting of the Reset Prison Task Force.
MADC CEO Mike Lauritsen says public input is a critical part of the process. “We want to help educate the public and answer questions for them,” said Lauritsen.
The first is scheduled for Tuesday, June 17th – In-Person Forum at Mitchell Technical College Auditorium, 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
The second, which is a virtual forum, is set for Wednesday, June 18th at 7:00 PM via video conference; access links will be available on the City and Development Corp websites.
A third is scheduled for Tuesday, June 24th, a Community Debate at Dakota Wesleyan University, beginning at 5:30 PM.
A group called NO Davison County – opposing proposed prison site has been established.
The next Project Prison Reset Task Force meeting is set for July 8th in Sioux Falls.