Oklahoma County commissioners will convene on Monday to discuss the purchase of a disputed property on East Grand Boulevard as a potential location for a mental health facility. This proposal is part of a larger plan that initially included the construction of a county jail, but faced opposition when City Councilors rejected the required zoning in May. Despite this setback, the commissioners remain committed to establishing the mental health facility on the site, citing the availability of $50 million in federal COVID funding as a driving factor.
The Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to meet at 9 a.m. on Monday to deliberate on the matter and explore alternative options for moving forward with the project. The decision to purchase the East Grand Boulevard property has been met with controversy, yet the commissioners are determined to prioritize the establishment of a much-needed mental health facility in the community. The outcome of this meeting will likely shape the future of mental health services in Oklahoma County and determine how best to utilize available funding for this essential project.
