1/12/17
by News Department on 01/12/17Locals fight for prison...
Local lawmakers are getting in the fight to keep the State Correctional Institution in Frackville from closing.
Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Representatives Neal Goodman (D-Schuylkill), Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) and Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) are launching online petitions to encourage Governor Wolf and Department of Corrections Secretary John Wetzel to keep the state prison in Frackville open.
The local legislators believe the issue is deeper than the 400 local men and women employed at the prison.
Argall said, “This is truly an impact that could be felt across not just the community, but across the county and region.” “These petitions are for taxpayers who feel very strongly that SCI Frackville should remain open.”
The lawmakers continue to remain in contact with Governor Wolf and Secretary Wetzel through the process to close the state prisons.
Individuals wishing to sign the petition may sign it on Senator Argall’s website at www.SenatorArgall.com or Representative Neal Goodman’s website at www.pahouse.net/Goodman.
