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Robert Marbut on Seattle Mayor’s Homeless Plan

Right after the Mayor of Seattle unveiled his plan I turned to former federal homelessness czar Dr. Robert Marbut Jr. for analysis. He’s worked for the Bush, Trump, and Biden administrations and says mental health and addiction support must be more of a priority. Read More ›
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Aerial photo of the Seattle from Queen Anne
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Mayor Bruce Harrell Announces One Seattle Homelessness Action Plan

On May 31, 2022, Mayor Bruce Harrell makes major announcements regarding the City’s efforts to address homelessness. Mayor Harrell reveals the City’s public facing dashboard and detail ongoing and future efforts to address the homelessness crisis. Read More ›
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Seattle Businesses Use “Eco-Blocks” to Prevent Return of Encampments

Following Up It’s unclear if @MayorofSeattle will have a plan to prevent campers from returning after these encampment clearings in Seattle. But in some spots, we are already seeing more biz owners bring in planters and concrete blocks. Happened a few days ago in Little Saigon. Not Allowed @seattledot keeps saying anyone caught putting these blocks down on a public street or sidewalk could he fined $2K. But so far, only warnings. At this point, many biz owners and neighbors say they’re willing to take chance, rather than see tents or RV’s return. Block Party Georgetown RV enforcement/clean up aftermath from last week. Biz’s now busting out “eco-blocks” at 7th/Fidalgo until city leaders address: How do you prevent campers from Read More ›

Kinnear Park Vandalism

Activists Vandalize as Kinnear Park Encampment is Cleared

Lots of action earlier today at the Kinnear Park encampment clearing in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood. Read More ›
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Homeless Encampment Cleared Near Seattle Convention Center

Another homeless encampment clearing in Seattle this morning, this time at Freeway Park near Seattle Convention Center. A homeless woman by the name of “Sunny” was offered a tiny house by outreach workers. But what if she refuses to take it? Read More ›
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Sturgus Neighbor Jimmy

Neighbors Speak in Georgetown, Sturgus Park

@SeattleSPU@SeattleParks simultaneously clearing a problematic Georgetown RV encampment and tents along Sturgus Park in Beacon Hill. Read More ›
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Video still by Jonathan Choe

One Day of Service and Revitalization

What a day following @MayorofSeattle and volunteers across the city as they cleaned up trash, removed graffiti, and made a massive difference during the inaugural “One Seattle Day of Service.” Read More ›
Bruce Harrell Presser

Mayoral Update on Seattle’s Homeless Crisis

@MayorofSeattle held press conference today alongside @CMDanStrauss and CEO of @KC_RHA Marc Dones to address Woodland Park and latest on Seattle’s homeless crisis. Lots of new nuggets. I will break down highlights below. Read More ›