Judge Tosses King County’s Lawsuit Against Burien
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An absolutely devastating blow to King County Executive Dow Constantine and Sheriff Patti-Cole Tindall. A judge tossed their lawsuit against the city of Burien that questioned the constitutionality of the city’s public camping ordinance. Right after today’s decision, Mayor Kevin Schilling spoke to me about the implications.
Burien’s Suit Against King County Remains
Now that King County has been ordered to enforce the camping ban, it’s still unclear when officers will start sweeping encampments. Making matters worse for King County, Burien is still suing for breach of contract and that’s winding its way through the courts.
STATEMENT FROM CITY: Legal Challenge to Ordinance 832 Dismissed – City of Burien (burienwa.gov)
Constantine’s Policies Must Be Scrutinized
After this massive loss, Constantine’s leadership, reputation, and legacy on addressing the homeless crisis is cooked.
At this point, his “Housing First,” “harm reduction,” and no sweeps policies must be further questioned and scrutinized. His alignment with far-left ideology has decimated the community he is supposed to serve.
King County Statement
STATEMENT FROM KCSO:
Burien is Winning
Burien is winning because Democratic Mayor Kevin Schilling refused to capitulate to Dow.
Pushing Back Against Failed Policies
Courageous Democratic leaders like Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling are pushing back against their own parties because they see the progressive policies on drugs and homelessness are destroying communities.