Prisons
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5/25/2013
Someone on this site commented that they didn't understand why there were so many prisons in Salem. I had a business in the Salem (outlying area) and knowing what I know today, I never would have opened it in this area. I read some time ago, that when the Oregon Constitution was written, it was mandated that all the prisons be located in the Capitol City of Salem. As a result the poor settled in Marion County. FORTUNATELY The trend is to locate new prisons in different areas.Salem has said that it has done its share in the past and other communities need to take on the responsibility or share in having prisons located in their area. So over time there will be fewer prisons in Salem. More businesses are locating here giving the city a more diversified climate. So now you know :0)
Mark | Salem, OR