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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. Credit: KUOW Photo/Megan Farmer
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.
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
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t the top of 10th Avenue and Dearborn Street in Seattleâs 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, itâs a mostly quiet scene.