Fix Homelessness How to rebuild human lives
Topic

jonathan choe

Screenshot 2024-04-26 102358
Type
post
Author
Jonathan Choe
Date
April 26, 2024
Categories
Drug Epidemic
Governance
Homelessness
Street Report
Tagged
, , , , , , , , , ,

Burien Mayor Calls Out King County Leaders for Homelessness and Drug Crisis

Jonathan Choe
April 26, 2024
Drug Epidemic, Governance, Homelessness, Street Report
1
In a public show of force, Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling blasted King County Executive Dow Constantine and Sheriff Patty Cole-Tindall, accusing them of allowing the homeless drug crisis to get worse on his streets. Schilling also claims Cole-Tindall is refusing to return calls or meet in person. Read More ›
Screenshot 2024-04-25 123305
Type
post
Author
Jonathan Choe
Date
April 24, 2024
Categories
Governance
Street Report
Tagged
, , , , , , , , , ,

Second Protection Order Against Bellevue Landlord Dismissed

Jonathan Choe
April 24, 2024
Governance, Street Report
3
Once again, Bellevue landlord Jaskaran Singh prevailed in court. King County judge Brian McDonald dismissed the Temporary Protection Order filed by serial squatter Sang Kim. The judge basically concluded that Kim lacked evidence and was not harmed in any way. Read More ›
Screenshot 2024-04-24 155412
Type
post
Author
Jonathan Choe
Date
April 23, 2024
Categories
Drug Epidemic
Homelessness
Mental Illness
Street Report
Tagged
, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Drug Addiction and Homelessness in San Francisco’s Tenderloin

Jonathan Choe
April 23, 2024
Drug Epidemic, Homelessness, Mental Illness, Street Report
1
Is it too late to save San Francisco from the "Doom Loop?" I spent several days in the Tenderloin and other neighborhoods decimated by homelessness, drug overdose deaths, and mental illness. This human tragedy is being further exacerbated by failed public polices like "housing first" and "harm reduction." Read More ›
Screenshot 2024-04-23 174703
Type
post
Author
Jonathan Choe
Date
April 22, 2024
Categories
Homelessness
Street Report
Tagged
, , , , , ,

Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Homelessness Case: Full Analysis

Jonathan Choe
April 22, 2024
Homelessness, Street Report
1
The US Supreme Court confronted the nation's homelessness crisis on Monday, weighing whether a ban on sleeping in public is constitutional. The case centers on the small town of Grants Pass, Oregon, but has broad implications for cities of all sizes. Its decision is expected in early summer. Read More ›
Screenshot 2024-04-24 152558
Type
post
Author
Jonathan Choe
Date
April 21, 2024
Categories
Governance
Street Report
Tagged
, , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Bellevue Serial Squatter Receives Worldwide Criticism

Jonathan Choe
April 21, 2024
Governance, Street Report
2
Korean YouTube influencer Syuka World has more than 3 million subs and just blasted Bellevue serial squatter Sang Kim. As word of this situation spreads around the world, it's even more embarrassing for other Korean nationals being asked about this "con-man." Read More ›
Screenshot 2024-04-24 150606
Type
post
Author
Jonathan Choe
Date
April 21, 2024
Categories
Governance
Street Report
Tagged
, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Bellevue Landlords Continues Leading Weekend Protests to Reclaim Property

Jonathan Choe
April 21, 2024
Governance, Street Report
2
Another weekend of relentless protests in Bellevue to oust serial squatter and deadbeat tenant Sang Kim. But neighbors and supporters have really started zeroing in on King County Bar Association's Housing Justice Project. They're demanding accountability and oversight of this free legal aid group that's accused of representing "con men" like Kim who claim to be low income and in need of help. Read More ›
Screenshot 2024-04-24 145245
Type
post
Author
Jonathan Choe
Date
April 20, 2024
Categories
Crime, Law, and Order
Drug Epidemic
Homelessness
Street Report
Tagged
, , , , , , , , , ,

Memorial Erected to Remind Burien Homeless of Fentanyl Overdose Death

Jonathan Choe
April 20, 2024
Crime, Law, and Order, Drug Epidemic, Homelessness, Street Report
1
Giant cross now up in front of a drug encampment in downtown Burien. Hector Ramos owns this portion of the lot and wants to remind these men and women about the fentanyl overdose death that happened here last month. Maybe some of these people will find faith to take another step out of this mess. Read More ›
Screenshot 2024-04-17 092246
Type
post
Author
Jonathan Choe
Date
April 16, 2024
Categories
Governance
Homelessness
Housing
Street Report
Tagged
, , , , , , , , , , ,

Fireworks Expected at Tuesday Night’s Redmond City Council Meeting

Jonathan Choe
April 16, 2024
Governance, Homelessness, Housing, Street Report
1
Expecting another contentious Redmond City Council meeting Tuesday evening. A few weeks ago, neighbors and activists with Safe Eastside accused City Planning Director Carol Helland of fast tracking the controversial Plymouth Housing land transfer without public input. Read More ›
Screenshot 2024-04-17 090709
Type
post
Author
Jonathan Choe
Date
April 16, 2024
Categories
Governance
Homelessness
Housing
Street Report
Tagged
, , , , , , , , , , , , ,

Controversial Low Barrier Housing Project Protected from Journalists’ Inquiries

Jonathan Choe
April 16, 2024
Governance, Homelessness, Housing, Street Report
2
Why are Plymouth Housing leaders afraid of journalists? An internal email shows how staff allegedly asked Redmond PR guy Derek Wing for cover. Read More ›
Screenshot 2024-04-17 083555
Type
post
Author
Jonathan Choe
Date
April 16, 2024
Categories
Governance
Homelessness
Housing
Street Report
Tagged
, , , , , , , ,

Rally Expected at Redmond City Hall to Protest Low Barrier Housing Project

Jonathan Choe
April 16, 2024
Governance, Homelessness, Housing, Street Report
2
Another huge rally expected in front of Redmond City Hall Tuesday at 6:00pm. Then neighbors and activists will pack Council Chambers for public testimony. Former Plymouth Housing staffer Tasha Mae is sharing horror stories about this homeless housing provider. Read More ›