Economic Impact of Prison Closure
Summary
Susanville is one of several California prison towns trying to replace jobs after the state closed prisons, and locals say there’s no rescue plan coming. If you live there, the fallout hits paychecks, neighbors, and the town’s future.
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Impact analysis
Losing prison payroll means less spending at local businesses and weaker tax revenue for city services, so the whole town feels the hit.
State taxpayers may see savings from closing prisons, but Susanville isn’t the group cashing in.
Prison employees, their families, local businesses, and city services all take a hit when the jobs disappear.
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