According to city data, 16% of people from encampments go to shelter, making many advocates see it as futile. But some see a purpose to the divisive issue.
I’m all for building more housing to alleviate the homeless crisis. I don’t think sweeps work.
As with any major project like this, the question is where the funding comes from. I’d like to see a real state income tax in Washington state replace a lot of the other taxes we have, but that will probably never happen.
I’m all for building more housing to alleviate the homeless crisis. I don’t think sweeps work.
As with any major project like this, the question is where the funding comes from. I’d like to see a real state income tax in Washington state replace a lot of the other taxes we have, but that will probably never happen.