More Economic Decline: Yet another east Idaho mall going down! Veterans threatened!

28 May 2014 (16:28 UTC-07 Tango)/28 Rajab 1435/07 Khordad 1393/30 Ji-Si 4712

In Pocatello, the aged Westwood Mall is in trouble.  It’s been revealed that the owners have failed to pay their 2010 taxes!

At least 100 jobs in jeopardy if Westwood Mall owners don't make a past due tax payment by 04 June 2014!

At least 100 jobs in jeopardy if Westwood Mall owners don’t make a past due tax payment by 04 June 2014!

Idaho law gives property owners three years to make good on past due taxes, that means next week is the deadline.  If the mall owners fail to pay $109,329.70 (which is only a portion of what is still owed) the state of Idaho will seize their assets, including the mall property.

I worked for a company that failed to pay their taxes, the Gem State seized the company’s assets at the end of 2012, and I’ve been unemployed ever since!  The state even denied our final paychecks, and unemployment assistance!

If Westwood Mall owners make the $109,329.70 payment next week they will still owe nearly $370-thousand!

The following businesses could be impacted by a state seizure of the Westwood Mall:

C-A-L Ranch

Industrial Tool & Supply

Westwood Discount

Sandlot

Simplot Credit Union

Alexander’s Mediterranean Restaurant (which has yet to open for some reason)

Outer Limits

Family Fun Party

Palmer Furniture

U.S. Veterans Center

Fitness Inc.

Bernett Research Services

Car Masters

Gateway Foundation

Goblin Town Games

Jelliebeane Jungle Preschool

Knight Magic & Buttons

Money Express

Rapid Creek Physical Therapy

Sports Physical Therapy of Idaho