HOPPER SWORN-IN AS JAILER

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Tracy lives in Franklin with her husband, Terry.

Tracy also currently works for the Franklin County Public Schools. She previously worked as a supervisor for the Administrative Office of the Courts, as a staff sergeant for the Franklin County Jail, and as a transport officer for the US Marshall Service.

Tracy Hopper currently serves as jailer for Franklin County. She was elected in a special election in 2024.

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- Plans to reduce jail operational costs.

Budget

Believes treatment and rehabilitation are key to addressing county jail issues.

Believes the treatment and rehabilitation of defendants is important.

Plans to collaborate with courts and prosecutors to implement evidence-based solutions for jail management.

Believes the drug epidemic requires a new approach, noting that drug arrests and overdoses have doubled in Franklin County and statewide since the last election cycle.

Believes the drug epidemic requires a new approach, noting that drug arrests and overdoses have doubled since the last election cycle.

Wants to "deliver better outcomes" for defendants with mental health issues.

- Believes the treatment and rehabilitation of defendants is important.
- Plans to collaborate with courts and prosecutors to implement evidence-based solutions for jail management.
- Believes the drug epidemic requires a new approach, noting that drug arrests and overdoses have doubled since the last election cycle.
- Wants to "deliver better outcomes" for defendants with mental health issues.

Jail Management

As of August 20, 2024, Tracy Hopper’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Administration

Tracy Hopper

Plans to be a "good steward of tax dollars by running an effective and efficient operation."

Believes safety and security of staff and community is paramount.

Believes improving jail management will enhance community safety and "restore hope with families that have been impacted."

Plans to prioritize jail management issues.

Believes that serious mental health issues are prevalent among jail inmates, with 20% of inmates nationwide estimated to have serious mental health issues.

Believes jail overcrowding burdens staff, facilities, and taxpayers due to higher incarceration costs.

Believes in addressing the drug epidemic with evidence-based solutions.

Believes addressing mental health and drug addiction issues will help reduce jail operating costs.

Supports the implementation of substance abuse programs in jails.

Plans to implement more immediate solutions for jail management.

Believes safety and security are important for both the community and jail defendants.

Believes addressing key issues with diverse techniques and strategies will reduce Franklin County defendants' recidivism.

Believes addressing key issues with new techniques and strategies will reduce Franklin County defendants' recidivism.

Plans to conduct a comprehensive review to improve jail programs.

Promises to propose new strategies and collaborate with government and health entities to improve outcomes for defendants and the community.

Believes there is a greater awareness of mental health issues among defendants.

Plans to implement new strategies and collaborate with others to address mental health issues.

Believes in being "experienced and dedicated" to serving the community.

Supports improving learning outcomes for teachers and students.

Worked as a Pretrial Officer and Supervisor under the judicial system at the Administrative Office of the Courts.

Believes his experiences as a Pretrial Officer have allowed him to understand the legal rights of defendants while ensuring community protection.

Tracy Hopper has lived her entire life as a resident of Franklin County. She is married to Terry Hopper and has two children, Greg and Jessica, and two grandchildren, Grace and Robert.

Tracy Hopper is currently employed by the Franklin County Public Schools, providing support to teachers and students. She previously worked at the Administrative Office of the Courts as a Pretrial Officer and Supervisor, and held several positions at the Franklin County Jail, including correctional officer, Corporal, Sergeant, and Staff Sergeant.

As of September 4, 2024, Tracy Hopper’s website did not contain information on this issue.

- The jailer is responsible for the county jail and all of the people in it, including managing deputies and other staff. They are responsible for keeping the jail up to health and safety standards and must provide necessary health care to those who cannot pay.
- The jailer is also the jail's record keeper and responsible for bail bonds. They 
- In some counties, the jailer acts as a bailiff in the court system or maintains and operates county buildings.manage prisoners’ work or educational release and community service.
- This position has a maximum annual salary based on the county and jail operation size. The current maximum values range from about $85,000 to $154,400. 