Lincoln County Commissioner Doug Putnam sparked debate by calling the county’s Justice Center a ‘boondoggle’ during a recent commission discussion. Putnam, the District 4 commissioner, questioned the size and financing of the 74,000-square-foot building. Chair Tiffani Landeen, the District 3 commissioner, later rebuked Putnam, stating he had not toured the facility or asked project officials for answers.
Justice Center Bond
The exchange brought the county’s $54.88 million Justice Center bond back into public debate. Previously, IMEG engineers recommended a $2.5 million roundabout at County Road 106, also known as 271st Street, and Western Avenue due to the intersection’s poor performance and potential for morning delays in 2027. However, no members of the public commented on the Judicial Center following Putnam’s comments.
Original reporting: The Dakota Scout (Sioux Falls) — read the source article.
