Spokane County, Wash. – Spokane County Commissioners are considering closing the Geiger Corrections Center as one element to address a $7 million detention services budget gap going into 2026. The potential closure could impact programs that benefit inmates, including educational opportunities and electronic home monitoring.
During the budget meeting on October 13th, commissioners discussed operational savings options totaling $2.29 million with Detentions Services Chief Donald Hooper. One proposal involves closing a building at Geiger, reducing the facility’s capacity from 220 to 180 inmates, and relocating 40 inmates to downtown Spokane. This move is estimated to save $588,000 by reallocating six officers to fill vacant positions and reducing overtime.
The County leases the Geiger facility, the estimated cost of the lease for 2026 is $451,000…