5 YEAR PLAN: Today @KC_RHA released strategy to “Dramatically Reduce Unsheltered Homelessness.” Agency says there will be “measurable, accountable success.” But it’s based on failed “HOUSING FIRST” policy. No requirements for drug addiction and mental health treatment. #Seattle
COSTS NEARLY 12 BILLION BUCKS: @KCCReaganDunn blasting @KC_RHA 5 year plan essentially saying the agency is focused on funding the wrong things. Says it will be a failure and black hole for tax payers. #Seattle #KingCounty #Bellevue #Kirkland #Redmond #FederalWay #Kent #Renton
MARC DONES’ BABY: Here is the Executive Summary. #Seattle #KingCounty
👇🏽

kcrha.org/wp-content/upl…
QUITE A READ: I’m still digesting @KC_RHA and Marc Dones’ game plan. Notice the agency is careful not to say this will end homelessness. Ultimately, what does success or failure look like after 5 years? #Seattle #KingCounty

5 Year Plan: 👇🏽
kcrha.org/wp-content/upl…
FIVE YEAR PLAN SURVEY: Chime in if you want and let @KC_RHA and Marc Dones know what you think.#Seattle #KingCounty

Survey: 👇🏽
app.smartsheet.com/b/form/8faaa73…
THE ALTERNATIVE: A new report from Discovery Institute, says Congress and Executive Branch need to focus more on untreated mental illness+substance abuse to reduce homelessness, drug overdoses, jail overcrowding, and misuse of emergency rooms.

DISCOVERY INSTITUTE REPORT: No strings attached housing is not a long term solution for the homeless crisis. #Seattle #KingCounty

Read entire report here:
👇🏽
fixhomelessness.org/2022/report/
DRUG CRISIS FUELING HOMELESSNESS: @NorthAmRecovers is powerful coalition founded in #Seattle. Group's focus: Prevention, Intervention, Treatment, and Recovery.

-CLOSE DRUG MARKETS
-PSYCHIATRY FOR ALL
-SHELTER FIRST

Details:👇🏽
northamericarecovers.org

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Jan 28
THAT'S A WRAP: Evening of Antifa folks dressing up as FAR-LEFT ninjas ended near #Seattle's East Precinct. Messaging started w/Tyre Nichols chants, but then went off rails as usual, ripping on @amazon and capitalism. @RebelNewsOnline reporter @KatieDaviscourt targeted all night.
DUDE HAS ISSUES: This fella is a well know far-left activist and Antifa sympathizer. Goes to many protests. My presence apparently triggers him.😂He just can’t help himself and always tries to intimidate me. #Seattle
LAST YEAR: This is the dude who started harassing me all night. Spotted me at Space Needle and finally went away when we got to the East Precinct. Guarantee I will see him again at an Antifa led protest. #Seattle ImageImage
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Jan 28
THEY'RE HEROES: @SeattleFire+@SeattlePD saved man's life earlier today in #Seattle as he overdosed on #fentanyl. When will lawmakers realize this is a drug addiction crisis? You can't build your way out of this! @GovInslee @MayorofSeattle @kcexec @SeattleCouncil @CMAndrewJLewis
CHANGING NARRATIVE: We see it on 3rd Ave+Little Saigon daily. City leaders must now admit it’s an addiction crisis. Every encampment is littered w/drug paraphernalia. Out of record 310 homeless deaths last year, majority were #fentanyl related. #Seattle
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ACTUAL BREAKDOWN Of HOMELESS DEATHS SEATTLE 2022:

-70% fentanyl related.

-18 homeless people died by homicide.

-35 homeless people died from natural causes.

-10 homeless people died from hypothermia or exposure.

-7 homeless people died from suicide.
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Jan 28
CLOSE CALL: Once again, #Seattle crews cleared tents along 3rd Ave & Cherry St, block away from City Hall. I usually go back to see if anyone returned. Today, a deranged AXE WIELDING man came charging at me. Officials have to STOP this from coming back. @MayorofSeattle @GovInslee
DANGER TO COMMUNITY: As I have reported before, area's been cleared dozens of times. But many are not homeless and stay nearby at @DESCSeattle's Lyon building or Morrison. They set up "trap tents" to sell or do drugs. Worst kept secret. @MayorofSeattle @KC_RHA @kcexec #Seattle👇🏽
BACK IN NOV 2022: New Year same issues at 3rd Ave & Cherry St, one of most problematic areas in city. Many say they are not homeless. They admit to living in nearby @DESCSeattle properties like Morrison+Lyon building. Just set up tents to chill. #seattle
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Jan 26
#BREAKING: @WADeptHealth approved Acadia Healthcare’s controversial OPIOID CLINIC in #Lynnwood near Alderwood Boys & Girls Club and little league field. @safeLynnwood says community will continue to fight with another weekend protest. @safeLynnwood @GovInslee
DOH STATEMENT:👇🏽 twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
PROTEST STILL ON: @safeLynnwood says 1pm protest on Sunday will be in front of Dat Dental clinic where OPIOID CLINIC is scheduled to open January 30. Neighbors say they were never against treatment for addicts. It was always about the location. #Lynnwood
COMMUNITY OUTREACH PLAN: Despite massive neighbor and business pushback in #Lynnwood, @WADeptHealth @GovInslee pushing ahead against the will of the majority of people in community including Alderwood Boys & Girls Club and entire @lynnwood City Council.

doh.wa.gov/sites/default/…
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Jan 25
COLLUSION? As many of you know, my job is to ask tough questions and hold public officials accountable. Few days ago, @jasonrantz first reported on King Co. morgue running out of space due to fentanyl overdose deaths. I contacted @KCPubHealth PIO James Apa. Here’s his response.
MY INQUIRY TO DOW CONSTANTINE: Last week, I also reached out to @kcexec’s media handler Chase Gallagher about the Federal Way homeless motel and King County’s involvement. Here’s Chase’s response below. Notice any similarities to Apa’s?🙃
COMMON DENOMINATOR: Back in September, I confronted King County Executive Dow Constantine over community concerns about his HOMELESS MEGAPLEX. His media handlers tried to block me but I chased him down to get answers for #Chinatown-ID. Things haven't been the same between us.🙃
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#EXCLUSIVE: Moments ago suspect arrested for 2nd degree assault inside @DESCSeattle’s EVANS HOUSE in #Seattle’s First Hill. Brilliant police work by @SeattlePD. But major drain on resources. 4 SWAT vehicles+dozens of officers just for this. @GovInslee @MayorofSeattle @kcexec
@DESCSeattle @SeattlePD @GovInslee @MayorofSeattle @kcexec DESC PROBLEMS: #Seattle's first homicide of year on Jan. 2 happened inside CANADAY HOUSE.
@DESCSeattle properties deal w/high rates of complaints and 911 calls. Units house formerly homeless, drug addicts, and people struggling w/mental health issues.
COMPLAINTS STACKING UP: Homeowners near @DESCSeattle's Clement Place("HOUSING FIRST"model) documented numerous problems caused by SOME residents. Fights, drugs, attempted burglary. Neighbors claim DESC building managers ignoring them. #Seattle
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