An organization based in Snohomish County got tired of waiting for outside assistance and answers while they worked find housing for those in need, so they took action themselves.
Everett could ban homeless street camps through ‘no sit, no lie’ ordinance KIRO 7 News Staff
Everett’s City Council is looking to pass a law that could ban homeless encampments in a part of the city.
The so-called “no sit, no lie” ordinance would only affect a small portion of Everett. Should it pass, anyone sitting or lying along Smith Avenue, near the I-5 underpass, would be forced to go elsewhere.
Critics of the proposal said the ordinance would be a violation of human rights.
“These people have feelings,” said Penelope Protheroe of Angel Resource Connection. “They’re miserable and they’re suffering, so we’re kicking them when they’re down.”
Everett officials tie homeless housing project to sidewalk sitting ban
The ordinance would allow tiny houses to temporarily house people, but prohibit anyone from sitting or lying on nearby sidewalks. Author: Eric Wilkinson Updated: 11:15 PM PST March 10, 2021
EVERETT, Wash Everett city officials are proposing a building temporary housing community to address homelessness alongside a law that would ban all sitting and lying on the sidewalk within a 10-block industrial area.
Gary Watts, owner of Z Sport auto repair shop, backs the plan. His shop has been along Smith Avenue in Everett for 31 years. He said the last five have been miserable.