Seattle taxpayers were promised 1,000 new shelter beds a year. Now Mayor Katie Wilson’s plan calls for 960 beds over two years, with an estimated $37 million in capital costs. In this episode of Left Coast News, we examine the numbers, Seattle’s budget shortfall, homelessness spending, public safety, and whether taxpayers are getting measurable results for their money.
How long should Seattle continue spending more on homelessness without demanding better outcomes?
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