Gov. Jay Inslee discusses state's homeless crisis with Washington leaders
OLYMPIA, Wash. - On Thursday, Gov. Jay Inslee presented a more than $800 million plan to help support cities and counties when it comes to issues related to homelessness.
The governor was joined by King County Executive Dow Constantine, Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards, Seattle City Council President Debora Juarez, and Spokane City Councilmember Betsy Wilkerson.
One of the focuses of the bill will be the homeless encampments along the state highways, especially the ones in Seattle.
Inslee says Senate Bill 5662 will help local jurisdictions prioritize people living on highways get into new housing coming online.
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