Commissioners make final decision on upgrades

COLFAX – Whitman County Commissioners decided on which scenario they would like for the courthouse/jail upgrades at their May 18 board meeting.

With a unanimous vote, the commissioners decided to go with the first scenario they received, from McKinstry Co., which includes roofing upgrades to the courthouse and plumbing and lighting upgrades to the jail.

The commissioners were presented with two scenarios at a workshop meeting at the beginning of the month. The second scenario presented only included roofing upgrades to the courthouse.

“Both of these projects are necessary,” said County Commiss...