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Big-name CEOs propose new homelessness solutions in report on crisis

New initiative could force Seattle to fund homeless housing and treatment, then clear encampments

New initiative could force Seattle to fund homeless housing and treatment, then clear encampments Deedee Sun A new initiative wants to change how Seattle responds to homelessness. The plan would override the city council and mayor and force the city to fund homeless housing, and then clear encampments in public spaces – but only if voters approve the measure. The citizen initiative is called “Compassion Seattle.” It details a plan step-by-step and would make that plan a part of the city’s charter – essentially the city’s constitution. “People really want to see specific actions and results. Solutions. And this is what this charter amendment does,” said Tim Burgess, former long-time Seattle City Council member and volunteer with Compassion Seattle. “Putting it in the charter is the best way for the people of Seattle to compel action,” he said.

Homeless advocates in Seattle feud over approach in their outreach efforts

Homeless advocates in Seattle feud over approach in their outreach efforts Jonathan Choe, KOMO News reporter Homeless advocates in Seattle feud over approach in their outreach efforts Replay Video UP NEXT A group of homeless advocates who work in Seattle are clashing over their differences in approach and ideology over how best to help those living on the streets in a growing dispute over tactics and strategy.  : It is getting intense and in some instances downright nasty over what should and shouldn t be done. Some activists recently yelled at volunteers from We Heart Seattle, who were working at various parks across the city.

KUOW - In this city of abundance, everyday Seattleites deliver donations to unhoused communities

From left, Joscelyn and Cass DuVani deliver a new tent, shoes, clothing, soup, and a tarp, along with several other items to Tedra, 24, who is currently experiencing houselessness, on Friday, March 5, 2021, underneath Interstate 5 along South Dearborn Street in Seattle. Tedra s tent and belongings had been damaged after catching fire the previous evening. KUOW Photo/Megan Farmer Credit: KUOW Photo/Megan Farmer In this city of abundance, everyday Seattleites deliver donations to unhoused communities By A t the top of 10th Avenue and Dearborn Street in Seattle’s International District neighborhood sits an encampment. Rows of tents line the undeveloped patch of land, called Beacon Place. Apart from the ambient sound of cars zipping across an adjacent overpass, it’s a mostly quiet scene.

More than 1,000,000 pounds of trash collected last month from parks and other areas via Clean City Initiative

More than 1,000,000 pounds of trash collected last month from parks and other areas via Clean City Initiative
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