THE VIRGINIAN-PILOT
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: Wednesday, April 19, 1995 TAG: 9504190003
SECTION: FRONT PAGE: A10 EDITION: FINAL
TYPE: Letter
LENGTH: Short : 29 lines
During its public hearing on April 4, the Portsmouth City Planning Commission endorsed the regional-jail application even after it was revealed that the proposed facility would accommodate 1,600 inmates.
The Planning Commission was informed that the regional jail would be the second-largest prison facility in Virginia, second only to the Greensville Correctional State Prison.
The Hodges Manor Civic League board feels that City Council must reject this enlarged concept and cap the facility at 875 inmates, as originally promised.
Hampton, Newport News and Norfolk are delighted that Portsmouth will assume this regional responsibility as host to the second-largest prison in Virginia to house their prisoners.
ROBERT V. NELSON, member
Board of directors
Hodges Manor Civic League Inc.
Portsmouth, April 6, 1995 by CNB