Justin Douglas

This is a pattern of self-service, not public service. Listen, I didn't come here to profit off my seat. I'll tell you that. And I don't care if I lose this seat in three years because I confronted the power brokers of Dauphin County. I could care less. If you're a part of this, step aside now because the gig is up. The corrupt system will crumble.

This is a pattern of self-service, not public service. Listen, I didn't come here to profit off my seat. I'll tell you that. And I don't care if I lose this seat in three years because I confronted the power brokers of Dauphin County. I could care less. If you're a part of this, step aside now because the gig is up. The corrupt system will crumble.

And Jeff Hays, as I know you're probably watching, with these large sums of money from Carl Hoffman and your blatant betrayal of the people, maybe it's time you voluntarily forfeit your pension and finally put the people of Dauphin County first.

And Jeff Hays, as I know you're probably watching, with these large sums of money from Carl Hoffman and your blatant betrayal of the people, maybe it's time you voluntarily forfeit your pension and finally put the people of Dauphin County first.

They've been with the county since 1988. No market comparison, no RFP. Ask almost anyone about the issues that plagued Dauphin County Prison, and medical neglect is at the top. Medical requests ignored, sometimes with tragic outcomes. Every single person in this county should be outraged.

They've been with the county since 1988. No market comparison, no RFP. Ask almost anyone about the issues that plagued Dauphin County Prison, and medical neglect is at the top. Medical requests ignored, sometimes with tragic outcomes. Every single person in this county should be outraged.

Ripping off this bandage and exposing this wound is going to be painful. And some won't have the stomach for it. but it's the only way forward.

Ripping off this bandage and exposing this wound is going to be painful. And some won't have the stomach for it. but it's the only way forward.

Wondery Plus subscribers can binge all episodes of Death County PA early and ad-free. Join Wondery Plus in the Wondery app or on Apple Podcasts. Justin Douglas was spending Tuesday evening at a sports bar with a few close friends. We were at Mr. G's Bar and Grill there. Mr. G's is just off the highway, where you would go on a Sunday to watch the Philadelphia Eagles.

Wondery Plus subscribers can binge all episodes of Death County PA early and ad-free. Join Wondery Plus in the Wondery app or on Apple Podcasts. Justin Douglas was spending Tuesday evening at a sports bar with a few close friends. We were at Mr. G's Bar and Grill there. Mr. G's is just off the highway, where you would go on a Sunday to watch the Philadelphia Eagles.

They've got decent bar food and a pretty extensive beer list, although Justin doesn't drink. This evening, however, the crowd wasn't gathered for a game. We were watching the poll results come in. Justin's day of truth was finally here.

They've got decent bar food and a pretty extensive beer list, although Justin doesn't drink. This evening, however, the crowd wasn't gathered for a game. We were watching the poll results come in. Justin's day of truth was finally here.

After months of worrying about campaign strategy, his meager budget, juggling his many jobs, and talking about prison reform nonstop, it was the night of the election, November 7th, 2023, and the polls had closed in Dauphin County. Justin had entered the county commissioner race a big underdog. He barely made it onto the news, and to be honest, I didn't think he had a chance.

After months of worrying about campaign strategy, his meager budget, juggling his many jobs, and talking about prison reform nonstop, it was the night of the election, November 7th, 2023, and the polls had closed in Dauphin County. Justin had entered the county commissioner race a big underdog. He barely made it onto the news, and to be honest, I didn't think he had a chance.

But after nine months of door knocking at campaign events, Justin had started to believe that maybe, just maybe, it was possible.

But after nine months of door knocking at campaign events, Justin had started to believe that maybe, just maybe, it was possible.

And as he stood there at Mr. G's watching the returns come in, something surprising was happening. Justin started pulling ahead.

And as he stood there at Mr. G's watching the returns come in, something surprising was happening. Justin started pulling ahead.

But they still didn't think Justin was going to win.

But they still didn't think Justin was going to win.