Stop Seattle From Turning Our Parks Into Homeless Encampments

The parks are for equal use by all citizens. They should not be gifted by the city council to any one group of people. All citizens visiting the parks should be required to follow the rules already in place and violations of those existing rules should be enforced. The city council should focus on how to ensure all citizens can feel safe in using these properties.

This is a horrible idea that negatively impacts the quality of life of all of Seattle's residents while doing nothing to solve the problems of the homeless.

Help the homeless by removing them. This has become a serious issue. Tent city and camping in open spaces is only making their personal problems worse and turning our city into a dump. The double edged standards of the current bill are ludicrous and perpetuating the problem.

please wait six months to think this over and let the public provide input. There is a better way to handle this.

Homeless camps in our parks is NOT a viable option.

The City allowed unauthorized camping on public and private property under I-5 in the ID/Chinatown this summer. It was a complete disaster and negatively impacted small businesses. I consider this an act of racism because it wouldn't have been allowed in a white community. This must NOt happen again in the ID.

This is not a good idea for tax paying families who want to take their young children to the park and not be exposed to needles etc. one homeless man has been living in our neighborhood park and he has chased and frightened at least two people I know. He has mental issues and has repeatedly gone near/ walked in the schools in the neighborhood.

I find it truly appalling that the city council would even consider this.

These parks are public spaces. Once they are spaces legally for homeless to set up tent, they become private and no longer enjoyable. Trash, mental illness, drug use all contribute to an unstable and dirty environment.

Stop this bill!!!!

Irresponsible and incomplete solution to a growing problem here in Seattle.

Misguided attempt which will worsen the problem. Sidewalks are for pedestrians.

This did not work in Portland and it is a terrible idea for Seattle!!

Please invest in little houses communities.

I see the need for solutions. I am horrified by the size of the homeless population, on their behalf but also because it impacts us and our neighborhoods. Let's work together to find better solutions.

No!!! How can this be safe for our kids and families?

If this passes, the city council will regret this and voters will respond with votes against you all next election. Do something REAL to fix the homelessness problem but don't force taxpayers who use public parks to pay the price.

I am a Queen Anne resident who cycle commutes to SODO. The homeless encampment in Interbay last year, and years previous, grew dramatically until a camper burned down there. At my work in SODO between 3rd and 4th ave, car prowls have increased, and drug activity is high, with an almost continuous stream of drug runners and highly-dosed users, walking or laying down in our parking lot. Of course, not all homeless people are like this, but there is a pervasive drug and crime element that will show wherever the tents are. With these observations, I understand allowing tents in parks is highly questionable. Urban lots are a better option, with quicker access for police, social, and medical response.

Let's consider alternate modular housing before we come to this. We have a massive influx of revenue generating resources pouring into the city every month.

Once again abuse of government, how can government dictate who can use your personal bathroom in your house if homeless is sleeping in your parking strip. People really need to hold city council accountable for the unprecedented actions.