INTERVIEW: Possible New Jail Locations, We Talk with Nick Kurth June 3, 2021 Over the course of several elections, Benton County has tried to pass a bond measure to build a new justice system, but it has never won the vote. Now, the county has put Nick Kurth into the hot seat to find a way to get this done. We asked him about the goals and the drawbacks. TCA: I’m Sally Lehman and I’m with The Advocate. Today, we’re speaking with Nick Kurth, Benton County manager for the Justice System Improvement Program. Hi, Nick. Thank you for being here.