If you’re looking for some good news, here it is. This year, everyone from Washington Rep. Drew Stokesbury (R-Auburn) to Seattle City Councilmember Kshama Sawant agrees that addressing homelessness is a top priority. And, they agree we need a revenue strategy to get there.
But that’s pretty much where agreement ends.
Stokesbury wants to fund housing and services with a sales tax increase, but there are strings attached. Cities would benefit only if they outlaw safe consumption sites and prohibit homeless encampments within 500 feet of schools, parks and courthouses. ...