Last month the King County Regional Housing Authority announced it was forgoing its homelessness count for the second year in a row. Instead, they plan to “conduct qualitative engagement with people living unsheltered to learn more about their experiences and how we can better meet their needs.” This dysfunctional...
Why King County homelessness efforts keep failing
Dear Lawmakers – Don’t Screw Up Chance to Fix Public Safety
This week marks the beginning of the 2022 Washington legislative session. As lawmakers consider, revise, debate, and vote on proposals over the next 60 days, it is imperative that public safety is among the top priorities. Part of that is undoing the harm done during last year’s session in...
Fixing public safety is progressive
Is it sour grapes or just a complete lack of restraint? City councilmembers are considering a measure that would make the City Attorney report to them. This “brazen political play,” as described by The Seattle Times, comes after the preferred candidate of the far left councilmembers lost to a...
Chief Carmen Best: A new year offers Seattle’s elected officials an opportunity to solve the city’s greatest challenges
2021 tested Seattle in a way that likely leaves many residents and business owners more than ready for a new year. There’s the ongoing pandemic creating uncertainty and anxiety. Increasing homelessness is dividing communities who want to see people get the help they need and also want to enjoy...
