Name: Washington State: Where Solving Homelessness Costs $1.1 Million Per Person!
Uploaded: 2023-09-19T16:00:08+00:00
Duration: 30 min 23 s
Description: In the ever-evolving saga of addressing homelessness in Seattle, the state of Washington, led by Governor Jay Inslee, finds itself under scrutiny for the massive amounts of taxpayer money spent on the

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In the ever-evolving saga of addressing homelessness in Seattle, the state of Washington, led by Governor Jay Inslee, finds itself under scrutiny for the massive amounts of taxpayer money spent on the issue. Washington state has reportedly spent approximately $1.1 million per homeless person to transition them out of homelessness. After the controversial clean-up of a notorious 25-acre encampment known for its crime and narcotics-related activities, the state made a public declaration of the "progress" being made. However, the numbers might tell a different story. With an investment of around $150 million, only 126 individuals are listed as "successful exits" from homelessness. Critics argue that while the intention might be noble, the cost to achieve these numbers is astronomical. On the defense, Governor Inslee points out that some of the costs are tied to long-term infrastructure projects that will serve the community for years to come, suggesting a longer-term perspective is needed when evaluating the expenses.

#TaxpayersDeserveBetter #MillionsForMinimalResults #SeattleHomelessnessSaga

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𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦
00:00 - Washington's $1.1M Homeless Initiative Unveiled
00:13 - Governor Ensley's Visit to Myers Way Encampment
00:39 - Challenges of Myers Way: Crime and Chaos
01:06 - Governor Ensley's Vision on Progress & Future Funding
01:48 - The Shocking State of the 25-Acre Encampment
02:03 - Murders and Crime in Seattle's Homeless Camps
05:07 - Funding Dilemma: Inslee's Mountain Metaphor
05:33 - Success Rate: 126 Exits vs. $150 Million Spent
08:20 - The Governor's Justification of Expenditure
19:58 - The Question: Where Did the Money Go?