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Anything helps. Or does it?
February 20, 2017 This snapshot of a Seattle panhandler was sent to me by a reader who inferred that because the woman was sitting in a comfortable chair sipping a pricey coffee, with a dog and a cushion, she’s not … Continue reading
Homeless Camps: Do they get people off the street?
Do homeless camps really get people off the street? Or do they merely concentrate them in one place? One thing is for certain: The camps do attract homeless people. And not all of those people are actually in the camp. … Continue reading
Posted in General, Homelessness
Tagged chronic, crime, Dearborn, homeless, LIHI, litter, Low Income Housing Institute, Nickelsville, poverty, Scott Morrow, street drunks, traffic safety
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Will a $15/hour minimum wage hurt Seattle business?
I recently asked the Seattle City Council to share with me any data they were looking at in their deliberations on the proposed minimum wage hike for Seattle. They sent me two studies, which I have linked for you below. … Continue reading
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Tagged 15 now, Kshama Sawant, minimum wage, poverty, Seattle wage hike, working poor
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