Livingston County Sheriff marty Meredith is hoping a meeting next week with state officials will kick-start his plan to reopen  a part of the women's prison at Dwight. 

The sheriff's plan is to use a portion of the prison grounds to house county jail inmates from neighboring counties and federal inmates.  Meredith says up to 40 jobs could be created.

A July 18th meeting is scheduled with state officials and members of the Livingston County Board.

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