Council Member· 2020-04-15 – 2024-03-01 (appointed to council 2020-04-15 per council minutes, won the short-term seat 2022-06-07 per Lassen News, did not appear on the 2024-03-05 council ballot (ran for county supervisor) so the seat went to Bortle; month-level end: March 2024, oath day of successors not published)
Thomas Herrera
Susanville
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Top issues during term (3)(General)
prison closure economic impact
Closing the prison would remove a major payroll and tax base, likely forcing the city and local businesses to absorb lost spending and jobs.
prison closure lawsuit
Closing the prison could mean lost jobs and less local spending in Susanville, while the state may save on prison operating costs.
lawsuit against CDCR over prison closure
If the prison closes, Susanville could take a major hit to jobs, payroll, and local business revenue—so the lawsuit is a high-stakes economic play.
Decisions during term (0)
Recorded while Herrera was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
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