#BREAKING: The Washington State Department of Transportation(@WSDOT_East) says Camp Hope in #Spokane will close by the end of June. Stunning development. At one point, officials on the ground claimed more than 600 people lived at this encampment. It's been blamed for a spike in… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
STATEMENT FROM JULIE GARCIA:
“It’s down to seven people. Decreasing the footprint at camp, moving folks into housing and breaking down barriers to create a successful and intentional model and continuum of care for those residing there, that’s what we (the service providers and… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
MY FIRST VIST LAST SUMMER: At one point, Camp Hope in #Spokane was considered the largest encampment in the entire state. #SPOKANE
NATIONAL STORY: Former Spokane County Sheriff @SheriffOzzie threatened to sweep Camp Hope, but it never happened. But before leaving office, he did go on cable news to slam what he called the "failed policies of the RADICAL LEFT." #Spokane
SO WHERE DID EVERYONE GO? Officials say many went into local shelters, ended up finding housing and treatment, and others were eventually reunited with family. But the reality is, some ended up back on the streets of #Spokane.
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SNOCO SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES HOSPITALIZED AFTER FENTANYL EXPOSURE:
Authorities say two Snohomish County Sheriff's
deputies(@SnoCoSheriff) are recovering after getting a whiff of second hand fentanyl smoke during a nuisance complaint investigation on Memorial Day. This happened… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
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.
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