The first televised debate of the candidates for Seattle mayor focused heavily on homelessness, despite the planned topics of business and the economy.
Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan's office said it's Seattle Public Schools' responsibility to clear the encampment, and SPS has declined the city's assistance.
School board members ask city of Seattle not to clear homeless camps on school property Deedee Sun
Parents are feeling increasingly frustrated over two homeless encampments near Seattle schools.
Some campers are actually on school property. With some students back in class this week, parents are worried about their kids’ safety.
“I just think it’s a recipe for disaster,” said Serena Evans, a parent. She’s the guardian for her nephew, who attends Broadview-Thomson Elementary in Seattle’s Bitter Lake neighborhood.
Parents in the area say people started camping behind the school’s playground last summer, but now the group has swelled to more than 50 tents. They recently sent a letter to the district and city, asking for help.
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