Bellevue Serial Squatter given $88,000 of taxpayers money to continue squatting

In Bellevue, Washington, taxpayers are reeling from the revelation that over $88,000 in public funds have been used to support a serial squatter, Sang Kim, allowing him and his family to reside rent-free in a $2 million home. This misuse of a program initially designed for COVID-19 hardship cases has sparked outrage and calls for scrutiny. King County's taxpayer-funded program, criticized for enabling serial squatters rather than assisting genuine hardship cases, is under the microscope. Council Vice Chairman Reagan Dunn has highlighted this egregious example of system exploitation, questioning the allocation of taxpayer dollars and the integrity of tenant support mechanisms. The community's frustration is palpable, with rallies supporting homeowner Jaron Singh and demands for legislative reform growing louder. This incident not only underscores the challenges of balancing tenant rights with property ownership but also raises serious concerns about the prioritization and management of public funds.