I’m reaching out to share some of the deep concerns my neighbors and I are facing in Lincoln County, particularly with the impending construction of the new state penitentiary at 278th Street, formerly known to me as the “Haug Place.” This development is set to bring significant changes to our rural community, and I believe it’s crucial that we fully understand the potential impact it will have on our financial stability, safety, and way of life, especially for those of us tied to agriculture.
The absurdity of the state plopping a prison in one of the most desirable development areas in the state transcends pragmatic thinking. From the plan to do a stick build prison down to upselling the marginal benefits, none of it passes the sniff test.
It's quite obvious the state is going to "jack boot" this thing if they get a chance. The reality is the prison should be reviewed and a remote location, as Nevada has done with their prisons. Prisoners may be less likely to try and escape if all they see for miles is prairie instead of bright lights.
Prison can also be constructed off site and assembled in modules on site. Simple enough done and already being done.
The whole think is a debacle intended only to serve the government and ignore the constituents. Indicative of how Noem and Crew run things - and yes I am a conservative.
This is a classic example of a moral panic. There is no evidence that the prison will affect prices. If you assume that the prices will go down and sell in a panic, then your fear is driving the sale, and you, and other silly people, will lose money.
Thank you for reading the entirety of my letter. It isn’t about the money— this is my home. How do I walk away from my heritage, but how do I stay when my safety is threatened? I can’t afford to stay. I can’t afford to go.
Only thing people are concerned with is the dollar amount when the land is developed. The current location is not large enough for a modern prison. Remember the mayor of Sioux Falls said he didn't want it in city limits. Wonder if he is a resident of Lincoln County.
I don't know this lady, but being originally from a small community and a farmer, there is no way that I would want a prison near or connected to my property. That state prison has been in the present location since I moved to Sioux Falls in 1955, and it seems to me a proper location it to be, not connected to my home and making the traffic heavier for the safety of the children and school buses picking up school children! Sad. Hope you get some help from our legislatures!
This project really does feel poorly thought out. Why would a state that relies on property tax revenue so heavily cede so much potentially valuable property to a prison? Unless they've got for-profit plans (like taking prisoners from other states?) that they aren't making public, it seems short sighted.
If the accessed value of the property went down because of the prison, you would then pay less taxes and then you may be able to afford the land you cant afford now. Just what is you folks are afraid of? Your entire premise is just silly. Look at how many high valued lofts are selling in downtown SF within walking distance of an OUTDATED PRISON!!!!
Since there is a prison in Sioux Falls already, and the residential area around it grew up after the prison was there, it would make a lot more sense to rebuild the prison on that location where people have chosen close proximity. But then some developer wouldn't be able to build luxury condos on that hilltop, would they?
Again, thank you, this is what many of us believe as well, considering the DOC owns many pieces of property around the state and many acres already by the penitentiary….
Back in the 50s, black folks started buying property. Unethical real estate agents would gin up a panic by talking about the new neighbors. The silly people already there would sell in a panic, and the real estate agents would make a huge profit.
That's what's happening. It's the same thing here - block busting by people who are panicking over nothing.
The notion that "my safety is threatened" is complete nonsense. No one has escaped from the current prison in years. The new prison will be as safe, or more safe. The only ones threatened are guards inside the prison, and that is rare.
The absurdity of the state plopping a prison in one of the most desirable development areas in the state transcends pragmatic thinking. From the plan to do a stick build prison down to upselling the marginal benefits, none of it passes the sniff test.
It's quite obvious the state is going to "jack boot" this thing if they get a chance. The reality is the prison should be reviewed and a remote location, as Nevada has done with their prisons. Prisoners may be less likely to try and escape if all they see for miles is prairie instead of bright lights.
Prison can also be constructed off site and assembled in modules on site. Simple enough done and already being done.
The whole think is a debacle intended only to serve the government and ignore the constituents. Indicative of how Noem and Crew run things - and yes I am a conservative.
This is a classic example of a moral panic. There is no evidence that the prison will affect prices. If you assume that the prices will go down and sell in a panic, then your fear is driving the sale, and you, and other silly people, will lose money.
Simply wait out the panic.
Is that all you read in that letter? Prices? Read it again.
Thank you for reading the entirety of my letter. It isn’t about the money— this is my home. How do I walk away from my heritage, but how do I stay when my safety is threatened? I can’t afford to stay. I can’t afford to go.
Only thing people are concerned with is the dollar amount when the land is developed. The current location is not large enough for a modern prison. Remember the mayor of Sioux Falls said he didn't want it in city limits. Wonder if he is a resident of Lincoln County.
I don't know this lady, but being originally from a small community and a farmer, there is no way that I would want a prison near or connected to my property. That state prison has been in the present location since I moved to Sioux Falls in 1955, and it seems to me a proper location it to be, not connected to my home and making the traffic heavier for the safety of the children and school buses picking up school children! Sad. Hope you get some help from our legislatures!
Me too, Jean! Thank you!
This project really does feel poorly thought out. Why would a state that relies on property tax revenue so heavily cede so much potentially valuable property to a prison? Unless they've got for-profit plans (like taking prisoners from other states?) that they aren't making public, it seems short sighted.
If the accessed value of the property went down because of the prison, you would then pay less taxes and then you may be able to afford the land you cant afford now. Just what is you folks are afraid of? Your entire premise is just silly. Look at how many high valued lofts are selling in downtown SF within walking distance of an OUTDATED PRISON!!!!
Since there is a prison in Sioux Falls already, and the residential area around it grew up after the prison was there, it would make a lot more sense to rebuild the prison on that location where people have chosen close proximity. But then some developer wouldn't be able to build luxury condos on that hilltop, would they?
Again, thank you, this is what many of us believe as well, considering the DOC owns many pieces of property around the state and many acres already by the penitentiary….
Back in the 50s, black folks started buying property. Unethical real estate agents would gin up a panic by talking about the new neighbors. The silly people already there would sell in a panic, and the real estate agents would make a huge profit.
That's what's happening. It's the same thing here - block busting by people who are panicking over nothing.
The notion that "my safety is threatened" is complete nonsense. No one has escaped from the current prison in years. The new prison will be as safe, or more safe. The only ones threatened are guards inside the prison, and that is rare.