{"id":1545237,"date":"2025-07-04T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-04T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bugaluu.com\/news\/?p=1545237"},"modified":"2025-07-04T03:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-04T07:00:00","slug":"bi-partisan-seattle-citizens-group-launches-campaign-to-ban-homeless-encampments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bugaluu.com\/news\/bi-partisan-seattle-citizens-group-launches-campaign-to-ban-homeless-encampments\/1545237\/","title":{"rendered":"Bi-Partisan Seattle Citizens Group Launches Campaign To Ban Homeless Encampments"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bi-Partisan Seattle Citizens Group Launches Campaign To Ban Homeless Encampments<\/span><\/p>\n

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A new bipartisan group, the Quality of Life Coalition, is pushing a ballot initiative to address King County\u2019s growing homeless encampment crisis \u2014 a problem they say local politicians have let spiral out of control, according to 770 KTTH<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, the group filed the \u201cCompassionate Public Safety Act,\u201d which would ban unauthorized public camping and require that unhoused individuals be directed to available shelter.<\/p>\n

Led by former KTTH host Saul Spady, the coalition describes itself as nonpartisan and community-driven, with backing from residents, artists, and business owners frustrated by the region\u2019s inaction. \u201cWhether we\u2019re Republicans, Democrats, independents, artists or business owners, we all see the same thing,\u201d Spady told \u201cThe Jason Rantz Show.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jason Rantz writes<\/a> that the ordinance would make camping on public property \u2014 like sidewalks, parks, and streets \u2014 a misdemeanor, but only if shelter space is offered and declined. It also includes an immediate ban on camping that poses a danger to others, threatens public safety, or interferes with government services, regardless of shelter availability. The policy follows models used in cities like Burien and San Diego.<\/p>\n

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Spady emphasized urgency, citing the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. \u201cThe entire world coming to Seattle looking for a great city… and instead, they\u2019re going to find tents,\u201d he said. \u201cThey\u2019re going to find the world\u2019s greatest graffiti collection. They\u2019re going to find the \u2018fenty bend\u2019 being performed on the street. And what we need to do is we need to get those who are on the street into shelter.\u201d<\/p>\n

The coalition cites internal polling showing 77% of King County voters support a camping ban tied to shelter availability. If they collect 50,000 valid signatures, the measure will either be passed by the County Council or put to a public vote.<\/p>\n

Supporters include Nirvana co-founder Krist Novoselic: \u201cI support the Quality of Life Coalition because this is the first step toward making King County safe, livable, and worthy of our incredible cultural legacy I\u2019m proud to be a part of.\u201d Former Democratic Rep. Jesse Johnson added, \u201cThis initiative gives King County an on-ramp toward real solutions\u2014housing, shelter, and ultimately healing.\u201d<\/p>\n

The coalition plans to launch a larger campaign in 2026 for mandatory rehab after repeated public safety offenses. \u201cThis ain\u2019t rocket science. It\u2019s civic science, and our politicians have failed,\u201d said Spady.<\/p>\n

Signature collection is expected to begin after Independence Day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Tyler Durden<\/a><\/span>
\nThu, 07\/03\/2025 – 23:00<\/span><\/p>\n

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