Christian County Commission approves renegotiated US Marshals Service jail contract
July 16, 2026 | Christian County, Missouri
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The Christian County Commission voted July 16 to approve a re-negotiated contract with the United States Marshals Service for jail services after a briefing with Sheriff Brad Cole and Jail Captain Colton Craig. Eastern Commissioner Bradley A. Jackson moved to approve the agreement and Presiding Commissioner Lynn Morris seconded; the motion carried with Jackson and Morris voting aye and Western Commissioner Johnny Williams absent.
Sheriff Brad Cole and Captain Colton Craig met with the commission to present the contract update prior to the vote. The minutes record the formal approval but do not include contract dollar amounts or term lengths in the public record. The approval was recorded as a formal motion with an aye vote by Jackson and Morris and no nays.
The action was taken during the regular session, and the minutes list the approval as part of the meeting actions. The county did not provide specific financial terms or execution timelines in the minutes.
Sheriff Brad Cole and Captain Colton Craig met with the commission to present the contract update prior to the vote. The minutes record the formal approval but do not include contract dollar amounts or term lengths in the public record. The approval was recorded as a formal motion with an aye vote by Jackson and Morris and no nays.
The action was taken during the regular session, and the minutes list the approval as part of the meeting actions. The county did not provide specific financial terms or execution timelines in the minutes.
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