Sunday, June 30, 2013

Seattle considering legalizing homeless camps






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Seven Seattle sites suggested for homeless camp

Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn's staff has suggested seven city-owned sites for a homeless encampment of 100 or 150 people. Two sites are in Sodo, two are in West Seattle and the three remaining sites are in Interbay, Magnolia and near Northwest Hospital in North Seattle.


Seattle Times staff reporter


 
Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn's staff has suggested seven city-owned sites for a homeless encampment of 100 or 150 people after a citizens-panel recommendation Monday.
The mayor's staff sent panel members aerial photographs of two sites in the Sodo industrial area, one site in West Seattle, one in Delridge, one in Interbay, one in Magnolia and one near Northwest Hospital in North Seattle.
The mayor's office hasn't said whether it supports the panel's recommendation for a permanent encampment site on city property but said it's worth considering.
The committee — which was charged with advising the city on homeless encampments — agreed Monday to give feedback to the mayor about available sites.


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