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Tracy lives in Franklin with her husband, Terry.

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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.

HOPPER SWORN-IN AS JAILER

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.

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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

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- 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. 

Franklin Jailer

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