Conditions at Seattle Apartment Complex for Homeless Continue to Cause Concern
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Animal abuse, sex trafficking, and open-air drug use are overwhelming a Seattle apartment complex for the homeless. After months of mounting complaints, the King County Regional Homelessness Authority is being blamed for creating this chaotic situation.
Homeless Resident Punched Dog
This is the same Capitol Hill apartment complex that made news last month after a homeless resident was caught on camera punching a dog.
Residents Moved from Burien Encampment
Back in October, I first told you about this problematic drug encampment being moved from Burien into this Seattle apartment complex. Seattle councilmember Joy Hollingsworth says KCRHA failed to notify the community.
Housing First is Failing
Discovery Institute’s data shows “Housing First” is failing. But politicians deeply aligned with the region’s homeless industrial complex are still throwing cash into this black hole. That money must be redeployed into more shelter beds and treatment.
“Housing First” Policy Is Not Helping the Homeless | Discovery Institute
KCRHA Leaders Enjoy Luxury Salaries
Meanwhile, look at the salaries of KCRHA leaders. Is this justified based on the current state of the homeless crisis in our region?
Caitlyn McKenney’s Report Reveals Massive Waste of Taxpayer Funds
My colleague Caitlyn McKenney also authored this report on KCRHA’s failed “Partnership for Zero” initiative that aimed to dramatically reduce street homelessness. Instead, the agency blew through $10M.
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