CONFRONTING HARM REDUCTION: Tuesday afternoon, Seattle Councilmember Sara Nelson(@CMSaraNelson ) picked apart "harm reduction" experts during a Public Safety and Human Services Committee meeting. She asked for data and metrics showing the effectiveness of this model in addressing… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
THIS IS THE ALTERNATIVE RESPONSE TO HARM REDUCTION:
NO QUESTIONS ASKED UNLIMITED SUPPLY: Earlier this year, @weheartseattle ordered all these "harm reduction" supplies. Technically teens and kids in #Seattle can access all this stuff no questions asked.
UNENDING DRUG CRISIS: Teens and young people are now being targeted with drug paraphernalia, all in the name of "harm reduction." We also need more anti-drug education programs in our classrooms. #Seattle
THE COST AND MESSAGING OF HARM REDUCTION: Despite easy access to harm reduction supplies including fentanyl test strips, NARCAN, meth pipes, and clean needles…King County still saw a record number of drug overdose deaths last year. #Seattle
IS HARM REDUCTION REALLY WORKING? Advocates say it's one of the best ways to keep people safe and alive. Critics say it's enabling and making the problem worse. Here's how #Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell responded.
ALWAYS ON THE MOVE: I love these One Seattle Day of Service events. You never know who you'll bump into. Finally tracked down Councilmember Andrew Lewis(@CMAndrewJLewis.) He's been dodging my questions about Olga Sagan(@OlgaSaganWA) of Piroshky Piroshky Bakery(@PiroshkyBakery)… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
@CMAndrewJLewis@OlgaSaganWA@PiroshkyBakery VIABLE THREAT: Earlier this month, Sagan announced her run for city council. When I asked her about Lewis' performance so far she did not hold back, calling Lewis a career politician. #Seattle
HER TOP ISSUES FOR D7: Olga Sagan(@OlgaSaganWA) says she's still crafting her game plan. But it appears her priorities will include addressing homelessness, public safety, and advocating for mom and pop businesses trying to make it in #Seattle.
FOLLOW THE MONEY: According to a 2022 document from the King County Regional Homelessness Authority(@KingCoRHA) the agency dished out a staggering $107,396,057.97 to providers.
Look at all the non-profits and players in this industry. Stunning amount of money being spent to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
PART 2: "Funds Paid to Providers for 2022 Services"
AGENCY: Chief Seattle Club Chief Seattle Club
PROJECT:
Day Center =$1,804,060.00
Outreach & Engagement=$231,801.56
Prevention=$214,396.00 Chief Seattle Club
Rapid Rehousing Single Adults $857,110.19
Diversion $76,479.03… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
PART 3: "Funds Paid to Providers for 2022 Services"
AGENCY: Evergreen Treatment Services
PROJECTS:
REACH Neighborhood Outreach Program= $537,044.00
REACH Outreach Team=$1,210,078.29 ROW
REACH Outreach and Housing Project=$13,592.21
SWE Winter Funding for DA-142=$4,994.47… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
POST MORTEM: Even before Marc Dones abruptly resigned on Tuesday as CEO of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority(@KingCoRHA), the agency was under heavy scrutiny for it's performance or lack thereof. Questions were being raised about spending and salaries, especially… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
@KingCoRHA REST OF THE LIST: Dones was stacking paper! These salaries put the pay in journalism to shame. No wonder so many reporters are exiting the business.
@KingCoRHA LOTS OF INTERESTING TITLES: I still do not know what all these jobs entail and how it's related to addressing the homeless crisis.
THEM FIGHTIN' WORDS: Olga Sagan(@OlgaSaganWA) came roaring out of the gate Tuesday afternoon, announcing her city council candidacy in D7.
She did it in front of her beloved Piroshky Piroshky Bakery(@PiroshkyBakery) at 3rd Ave & Pike St. in downtown #Seattle. On cue, fentanyl… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
LEWIS REMAINS MIA: CM Andrew Lewis(@CMAndrewJLewis) dodges me all the time and never responds to my emails or calls. So I always have to track him down at public events. Last September, I asked him about his D7 seat being up for grabs. Now it is. #Seattle
#BREAKING: The King County Regional Homelessness Authority(@KingCoRHA) now saying embattled CEO Marc Dones is resigning today. He's called an all hands on deck meeting at 1pm. Top officials in #Seattle and #KingCounty now being notified. Full statement below. Developing story.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
DONES QUITS: This is Marc Dones with his opening monologue at the KCRHA(@KingCoRHA) Implementation Board Meeting on May 10. There was no indication he would actually resign. He's been under tremendous pressure and scrutiny after a series of major missteps and performance failures… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
FLOOD GATES HAVE OPENED: Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, King County Executive Dow Constantine, KCRHA Governing Committee with this joint statement. #Seattle#KingCounty
#BREAKING: Despite massive pushback, protests, and a letter writing campaign by WA parents, Governor Jay Inslee(@GovInslee)just signed the controversial Senate Bill 5599 introduced by State Sen. Marko Liias(@SenMarkoLiias.) Critics say this transgender law removes parents from… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
FIGHT CONTINUES: A group has already filed a referendum against SB 5599. They wanted the Gov.(@GovInslee) to delay the bill signing so he could consider more parent concerns. Ground game is now on to collect enough signatures to make it on the November ballot. They say power to… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
@GovInslee I CONFRONTED MARKO: Last month in #Olympia, parents and critics packed the Capitol Grounds and railed on Sen. Liias(@SenMarkoLiias ) during a protest. Trans bill supporters held a counter rally on the other side. @GovInslee