Alex Shpungin talks with a friend, Dorea, right, while sitting in his tent on Tuesday, January 15, 2019, near the intersection of Columbia Street and Alaskan Way South in Seattle. Shpungin has lived at this location for 3 months and hopes to stay there as long as possible.
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Politics of Seattle's housing crisis: How homeless advocates fill gaps
Apr 16, 2021
The measure would provide shelter, housing, mental health and substance abuse services for folks experiencing homelessness.
First, the campaign for the charter amendment must collect about 33,000 valid signatures, which they are likely to do.
The measure was written by business leaders and lobbyists. Former Councilmember Tim Burgess is behind the effort, but it also has the support of many social service providers.