Finding the perfect location for transitional housing for sex offenders may be easier said than done for Door County officials. The Door County Board approved approximately $15,000 for plans to be drawn up by an engineering firm for three different sites located near the Door County Justice Center. Door County Administrator Ken Pabich says in past years many municipalities took a “not in my backyard approach” when it came to allowing sex offenders to live in their communities.  Now that counties can no longer fall on that, Pabich says they have been forced to find options for them.

Two more sex offenders are expected to be released to Door County in the coming weeks. Pabich says even though the proposed sites may still not be ideal, the sites near the Door County Justice Center have their advantages.

He adds the project is going through the proper committee channels right now before it heads to the City of Sturgeon Bay for additional guidance and input. Pabich hopes to wrap up the site location and the bidding process this spring.