REMEMBER THIS? @CMTammyMorales made this statement as #Chinatown-ID in #Seattle was trashed and looted by violent activists. Many Asian Americans have not forgotten and are feeling victimized again by this HOMELESS MEGAPLEX. They want to know: “Where’s our social justice?”
REMINDER: 2 years ago, ANTIFA/violent extremists hijacked the #BLM movement, using it as a Trojan Horse, to trash #Chinatown-ID and other parts of #Seattle. Happened under former Mayor Jenny Durkan+former Police Chief Carmen Best. Days later @CMTammyMorales justified the looting.
IS THIS FAIR? Now you know why #Chinatown-ID+many Asian Americans feel left behind/caught in middle AGAIN. Two years ago, @CMTammyMorales JUSTIFIED looting and trashing of #CID in the name of a social justice movement. Now community is being asked to shoulder HOMELESS CRISIS.
DOES #CHINATOWN-ID HAVE A CASE? Should there be a 6 month moratorium for community input before Dow Constantine tries to RAM his HOMELESS MEGAPLEX into area? This shelter will technically be in #SODO, but is just a block away from #CID and @Uwajimaya.
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HOLDING THE LINE: Multiple protests scheduled as #Chinatown-ID wages WAR against Dow Constantine’s(@kcexec) HOMELESS MEGAPLEX. Organizers say UNIONS now backing them. But need rest of #Seattle’s support. Many Asian Americans stood w/#BlackLivesMatter activists. Will they show?
COMMON THEME: King County Executive Dow Constantine(@kcexec) is the chief architect. Look at his response and behavior so far, totally ignoring #Chinatown-ID as they beg him for a moratorium so residents can get in some community input. 👇🏽
ALWAYS PART OF GRAND MASTER PLAN: Of course, no one told #Chinatown-ID the community would become the CENTRAL HUB and basically the center of operations for #Seattle’s homeless crisis. But it’s all starting to make sense. @KC_RHA Marc Dones dismisses PUBLIC SAFETY concerns.
MY ENCOUNTER: Appreciate all the support. But I’m not looking for an apology. Dow(@kcexec) just acknowledge #Chinatown-ID. They want a moratorium on your HOMELESS MEGAPLEX and a voice in decision making process. Seems reasonable since they will SHOULDER most of burden.#Seattle
@kcexec MOVING FORWARD: I know optics don't look good for Dow Constantine(@kcexec), since it appears someone from the MAJORITY CULTURE is disregarding a minority journalist as @thehoffather points out. But I will always ask for Dow's side of the story. #Seattle
THIS SUCKS: Regardless of your position on sex-ed classes for children(young as 9 years old) being held at Wink Wink in Bellingham starting today, local biz should not be targeted like this. Btw classes are happening w/parents consent. Free will choice. #Bellingham
COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS: Last month I BROKE story about homeless encampment on N.96th St spiraling out of control in Licton Springs/Greenwood neighborhood in #Seattle. Instead of "eco-blocks" look at community garden NOW WORKING as deterrent against tents! @MayorofSeattle@seattledot
PURELY DRIVEN BY NEIGHBORS: They are now raising money to sustain this project! Many are immigrants from Asia and Africa, sacrificing so much to buy homes in #Seattle. They say they are now on THEIR OWN, and will have fight to protect their community.
PLANTING SEEDS: Neighbors say they will need to raise closer to $5k to sustain this project and will be turning to Deputy Mayor Tiffany Washington to help with this community project. This could turn into a viable solution vs. controversial "eco-blocks."
BELLTOWN'S GREATEST HITS: No idea why rest of #Seattle media is not picking up on what's happening to biz owners like @RohanJoseph12. He's posting ALL his encounters with DRUGGIES on social media. City is ignoring pleas for help. So he's forced to shoo addicts away on his own.
THIS HAPPENED EARLIER TODAY: @RohanJoseph12 runs Elliot Bay Community Fitness on 2200 block of 3rd Ave. He says even #Seattle’s EMT’s are telling tourists to avoid certain parts of Belltown in Seattle. Wild. @MayorofSeattle@SeattleCouncil
NO END IN SIGHT: Depending on who you ask, mental illness and drugs are fueling Seattle’s homeless crisis. #Seattle
SEATTLE RV SHUFFLE CONTINUES: I first told you about Ballard's "Double Decker" RV last year+how neighbors complained about loud noise/music coming from this vehicle. After @seattledot enforcement, owner moved on…but just around the corner.#Seattle@MayorofSeattle@CMDanStrauss
CITY OF BLOCKS: Even after @seattledot does RV encampment removal, I personally witnessed dozens of RV owners simply move down street. So is this the strategy? Tire everyone out w/sweeps, hoping they don't return? Until that gets figured out, eco block biz is THRIVING. #Seattle
BUSINESS IS BOOMING: Concrete "eco-blocks" cost $20-$30 bucks a piece. It's cheap cause these are considered "scrap." But here's the catch, you have to transport these things yourself. Salmon Bay Sand & Gravel ain't the only game in town. But being in Ballard they are the go to.