Homeless camps across downtown Seattle are getting cleared out as part of the city’s new tactic to address homelessness.
The mayor’s office told KIRO 7 that outreach workers with the city’s HOPE Team have visited the area multiple times, resulting in at least 15 referrals to shelters and tiny houses since Feb. 17.city’s new tactic to address homelessness.
“When we talk about the city of Seattle removing tents, clearing our sidewalks, yes we want to do that. But what’s driving it is we want to house people,” said Mayor Bruce Harrell during a press conference last month. “We get them the treatment they need and deserve. That is Seattle at its best.” KIRO 7 spoke with several people at the encampment, who said they did not know where they would end up.
But, if they’re refusing offers of shelter, they told us it’s likely they’ll find another space where they can pitch a tent.
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