So in 2016 it was $55.80 per day to house an inmate. With inflation that (2022 number) is $68.04. So for the serious crime of littering $68.04 X 30 days = $2,041.00. So the taxpayer is footing 2K to house a man who passed out flyers.
So in 2016 it was $55.80 per day to house an inmate. With inflation that (2022 number) is $68.04. So for the serious crime of littering $68.04 X 30 days = $2,041.00. So the taxpayer is footing 2K to house a man who passed out flyers.
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