Stabler Rehab could be just the type of economic development we most need
After a while you wonder (mainly the lack thereof) where the money will come from or commercial development of to support all the fast food and retail the coffee/fast food persuasion or operations that are developed perhaps, with luck, a larger retail here. operation. Here’s a business that
Don’t take that the wrong way. provides a good, solid payroll We’re quite happy with all the with a substantial amount of its new drive-throughs, food franchises, revenue potentially coming from shopping areas that have outside the community. recently popped up in the Yubasutter It’s not all in the clear and area – just opened or about ready for take off just yet. to. It’s economic activity that The neighborhood will need to helps; and if the jobs aren’t way be OK with it. above minimum wage, at least Stabler Rehab will be a 56-60 they provide basic employment. unit facility, locked at all times
It’s just that we all wonder and staff on site around the sometimes: where does the clock daily. They will perform money come from for area residents some outpatient services, it was to support all those retail reported. They expect some 20 and food shops? percent of the facility’s clientele
That’s why it’s encouraging to be from Yuba-sutter and the when you hear news such as rest from around the north state. that about Stabler Rehab. The Only minor facility changes Yuba City Planning Commission are anticipated to meet current recently gave a thumbs up for codes. the go-ahead for the psychiatric Possible impacts on the area health facility and mental health are still to be reported. But a rehabilitation center on Stabler similar service operated at that Lane. The facility was built in location for 20 years. It doesn’t 1989 and served as a psychiatric seem that there would be any hospital until 2008. The large reason for grave concern. building and parking area across And will the business finally from the Feather Down Shopping make it all the way to opening? Center complex has been empty The building was, a couple for some time. years ago, slated to be modified
If all goes well, it will soon be into an addiction treatment providing needed services to center; that business hit some North California and bringing a financial snags and dropped substantial payroll to the Yuba those plans. City economy. But talk to any health professional
From initial reports, it will add concerned with the larger some 50 jobs, which reportedly scheme of things and planning pay above the area’s average for community needs, and you’re wages. It will put new life into an sure to hear that mental health existing building. And counties services is something that our around the north state could be society must do a better job of contracting for mental health providing for. This business possibly services at the future facility helps fill the void. managed by Willow Glenn Care If the business checks out and Center and North Valley Behavioral the neighborhood is welcoming, Health. this is a great addition and puts
Talk about development now life into a long-vacant complex; days in the Yuba-sutter area and it’s the type of economic and you’re more than likely development we could use a lot talking about housing development more of. Our View editorials represent the opinion of the Appeal–democrat and its editorial board and are edited by the publisher and/or editor. Members of the editorial board
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