Stop Seattle From Turning Our Parks Into Homeless Encampments
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Lora Suggs
9 years ago
I'm actually shocked that anyone thinks this is a good idea.
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Lora Suggs
9 years ago
I'm actually shocked that anyone thinks this is a good idea.
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Anonymous
9 years ago
We need to figure out long term and upfront solutions to homelessness in Seattle however this does not seem to be a thought out way and is no more than a bandaid on the issues we are facing. I realize that there needs to be immediate action as our city can't only focus on long term solutions only to overlook short term issues. However the negative ramifications appear too large here so allow this stopgap proposal.
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Ian Brusseau
9 years ago
"if you build it they will come" Homeless are flocking to Seattle from around the country because of initiatives and programs like these. Word travels, even in homeless communities, the city can't even afford to take care of its own homeless, we can't start attracting more with weak policy!!!
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Susan Leaman
9 years ago
This bill is a danger to the children of Seattle, a public health hazard, and magnifies homelessness by serving as an invitation for the homeless outside Seattle to come camp in our public places.
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Anonymous
9 years ago
This is a ridiculous solution to a very real problem.
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Shellee Cunnington
9 years ago
Allowing encampments in green areas around and in neighborhoods is not safe!
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john hogan
9 years ago
This policy only perpetuates homelessness and resources and money should be used for safer alternatives for the homeless such as what Salt Lake City is doing.
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CAROLE MCCARTHY
9 years ago
OUR SON SUFFERS FROM PARANOID SCHIZOPHRENIA. GIVING HIM A PLACE TO LIVE WILL NOT HELP. HE RAN AWAY FROM LOW-INCOME HOUSING BECAUSE HIS SYMPTOMS WERE NOT TOLERATED BY HIS NEIGHBORS.
THE CITY AND STATE NEED TO ADDRESS REASONS WHY PEOPLE ARE ON THE STREET - MENTAL ILLNESS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE/ ADDICTION, AND CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR.
WE NEED FULL TIME CARE FACILITIES FOR THE MENTALLY ILL, DRUG REHABILITATION PROGRAMS FOR THE ADDICTED AND INCARCERATION/REHABILITATION OF THE CRIMINALS.
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Carey Drewes-Moore
9 years ago
Our parks and green spaces are for families and children and people looking to get out into nature. We pay dearly for these spaces to keep them to be able to be used. I would not take my children to a park where we would come across homeless tents, extreme garbage and sanitation issues, or people sleeping hidden in the trees. It is not safe for our families and not good for our communities. Yes, our homeless population is growing and absolutely needs to be addressed, but taking away green spaces for use of homeless is not the way to go. I ask you to oppose this proposition as it does not address the root of the problem but in fact makes the situation worse for everyone involved.
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Dan Guy
9 years ago
The emerald city is losing its shine! Time to get it back, but not with this misplaced legislation.
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Michael McQuaid
9 years ago
this has to stop. the city is truly blighted now.
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Jason little
9 years ago
This is only to benefit the owner of the "non-profit" tent city. This encourages homelessness and does nothing to provide a way out
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Brad Jones
9 years ago
Bad idea. Take a look at what happened in Portland.
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David Hoover
9 years ago
Our public spaces in nearly all reaches of the City are being ruined by the failed policies in addressing the Homelessness problem and rampant drug use now conspicuously visible on our streets. There have been too many places simply ceded to people who are breaking the law and now it's a pressing problem for nearly every neighborhood in the City. The Cities too tolerant policies are only serving to recruit more of these homeless into the City which is now at the clear expense of the law abiding, tax paying populace. This proposed bill is NOT the remedy and it will do absolutely NOTHING to solve the problem and alienate the law abiding public from using public parks or out in public spaces in fear of being accosted by someone high on meth or heroin yelling and waving a knife at them.
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Anonymous
9 years ago
Delay the vote.
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Anonymous
9 years ago
Turning public lands over to homeless encampments is not the answer and is a lose/lose arrangement. We should be focused on "tax payers" rights and putting effort into the education system, infrastructure, and quality of life for the hard working residents of Seattle.
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Diane Lavigne
9 years ago
Take back our parks, the tax payers would actually like to use them again!
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Erik Wise
9 years ago
have made no less than four formal complaints in the past two months to King County Metro for violent behavior that transients are causing on the D Line, specifically. Two of those complaints were made this week: one for a woman walking up and down the aisle screaming and cussing at people, and another one for a fight that broke out between five transient men when the D Line was alongside the McDonald's on 3rd and Pine. This violence on our city buses alone reflect the lackadaisical, laissez-faire, do-nothing approach by our City Council. It's time for them to take action and stop the ever-increasing destruction of our city.
I'm actually shocked that anyone thinks this is a good idea.
I'm actually shocked that anyone thinks this is a good idea.
We need to figure out long term and upfront solutions to homelessness in Seattle however this does not seem to be a thought out way and is no more than a bandaid on the issues we are facing. I realize that there needs to be immediate action as our city can't only focus on long term solutions only to overlook short term issues. However the negative ramifications appear too large here so allow this stopgap proposal.
"if you build it they will come" Homeless are flocking to Seattle from around the country because of initiatives and programs like these. Word travels, even in homeless communities, the city can't even afford to take care of its own homeless, we can't start attracting more with weak policy!!!
This bill is a danger to the children of Seattle, a public health hazard, and magnifies homelessness by serving as an invitation for the homeless outside Seattle to come camp in our public places.
This is a ridiculous solution to a very real problem.
Allowing encampments in green areas around and in neighborhoods is not safe!
This policy only perpetuates homelessness and resources and money should be used for safer alternatives for the homeless such as what Salt Lake City is doing.
OUR SON SUFFERS FROM PARANOID SCHIZOPHRENIA. GIVING HIM A PLACE TO LIVE WILL NOT HELP. HE RAN AWAY FROM LOW-INCOME HOUSING BECAUSE HIS SYMPTOMS WERE NOT TOLERATED BY HIS NEIGHBORS. THE CITY AND STATE NEED TO ADDRESS REASONS WHY PEOPLE ARE ON THE STREET - MENTAL ILLNESS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE/ ADDICTION, AND CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR. WE NEED FULL TIME CARE FACILITIES FOR THE MENTALLY ILL, DRUG REHABILITATION PROGRAMS FOR THE ADDICTED AND INCARCERATION/REHABILITATION OF THE CRIMINALS.
Our parks and green spaces are for families and children and people looking to get out into nature. We pay dearly for these spaces to keep them to be able to be used. I would not take my children to a park where we would come across homeless tents, extreme garbage and sanitation issues, or people sleeping hidden in the trees. It is not safe for our families and not good for our communities. Yes, our homeless population is growing and absolutely needs to be addressed, but taking away green spaces for use of homeless is not the way to go. I ask you to oppose this proposition as it does not address the root of the problem but in fact makes the situation worse for everyone involved.
The emerald city is losing its shine! Time to get it back, but not with this misplaced legislation.
this has to stop. the city is truly blighted now.
This is only to benefit the owner of the "non-profit" tent city. This encourages homelessness and does nothing to provide a way out
Bad idea. Take a look at what happened in Portland.
Our public spaces in nearly all reaches of the City are being ruined by the failed policies in addressing the Homelessness problem and rampant drug use now conspicuously visible on our streets. There have been too many places simply ceded to people who are breaking the law and now it's a pressing problem for nearly every neighborhood in the City. The Cities too tolerant policies are only serving to recruit more of these homeless into the City which is now at the clear expense of the law abiding, tax paying populace. This proposed bill is NOT the remedy and it will do absolutely NOTHING to solve the problem and alienate the law abiding public from using public parks or out in public spaces in fear of being accosted by someone high on meth or heroin yelling and waving a knife at them.
Delay the vote.
Turning public lands over to homeless encampments is not the answer and is a lose/lose arrangement. We should be focused on "tax payers" rights and putting effort into the education system, infrastructure, and quality of life for the hard working residents of Seattle.
Take back our parks, the tax payers would actually like to use them again!
have made no less than four formal complaints in the past two months to King County Metro for violent behavior that transients are causing on the D Line, specifically. Two of those complaints were made this week: one for a woman walking up and down the aisle screaming and cussing at people, and another one for a fight that broke out between five transient men when the D Line was alongside the McDonald's on 3rd and Pine. This violence on our city buses alone reflect the lackadaisical, laissez-faire, do-nothing approach by our City Council. It's time for them to take action and stop the ever-increasing destruction of our city.
Stop this!