Seattle mayor’s race is divided over policy to resolve the homelessness crisis

Seattle The crisis of homelessness Opened a gap between two progressive candidates on the eve of the November mayor.

Democratic Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell emphasized his clearing camps, even when the urban population has grown.

“Our parks and sidewalks are not like them when we took over,” Harrell said The Seattle Times In a report published on Tuesday.

On the contrary, his opponent, a progressive activist Katie Wilson, has accepted what Times in Seattle described as a “more merciful” approach, acting for more shelters funded through “new progressive income sources” or new taxes.

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Progressive activist Katie Wilson and the acting mayor of Democratic Seattle Bruce Harrell went to the general elections in August. (Katie Wilson Company/Getty Images)

However, Wilson also recognized the need to move camps from public areas such as parks.

“The administration, in fact, drives people from place to place, not actually, without getting them inside the support they need,” said Wilson Fox News Digital. “So, this is definitely not a merciful approach. And it is also not good use of our state money, because we spend all this money that move people. We spend all this money trying to provide services and drugs, but if people do not have a stable place, it will not work.”

She added: “There will be situations where we need to move camps or move people, though we are unable to place them inside at this point. And I think it will need to be taken in each case. But in general, we can actually move people inside the better.”

This meant the transition from the progressive opponent Harrell in 2021 M. Loren Gonzalez, who completely opposed the clearing of the camps. Harrell, who at the time conducted the company Pro-Police, Win Gonzalez nearly 30 points.

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Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell pushed his efforts to clear the homeless camps on Tuesday. (Mat Haywart/Getti Image)

Wilson has repeatedly criticized Harrell for what she calls the lack of temporary shelter to resolve the homeless crisis. She promised to add 4000 units of emergency housing when selected and carried out on a vacancies tax in empty homes.

Fox News Digital also addressed Harrell for comments.

Last month, Harrell and Wilson advanced from a non -partisan city mayor as two leading candidates. As a result of a surprise, Wilson gave up A valid mayor of 46% votes for 45% Harrell.

Wilson was likened to Mary’s candidate in New York Mammani in his pressure to progressive policy, such as raising the minimum wage and more affordable housing. Among her other promises of the company included plans “Trump-Sustainable” city If she wins.

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Both candidates in Mary Seattle turned to the need for more asylum for the homeless. (John Moore/Getti Image)

Democratic Mayor Portland Keith Wilson’s own effort To decide the homelessness in his city They attracted national attention as he warned earlier this month, which could make the city the purpose for President Donald Trump.

“The latest events in Washington, the Columbia District, show us what will happen to Portland if we do not move at speed, purpose and compassion for solving the humanitarian crisis on our streets,” Wilson writes, Oregonlive reports. “The Federal Administration places bulldozers and mass arrests by disguised agents; the opposite of our employee -propaganda workers and a fast asylum strategy.”

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