HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) — The new Henderson County jailer is defending his decision to drastically drop prices for items in the commissary.
Jailer Anthony Willett began his position on July 1, and he’s already made a big change. The costs of things like food, clothes, games and hygiene products are now being marked down, some to nearly half-off its original price.
Willet says the past menu prices were too expensive, and this decision will help take pressure off inmates and their families. Amid concerns the jail will now make less revenue, Willett says he thinks it’ll actually make more…