Last year it was Renton Extended Stay America ,and then Redmond Silver cloud Hotel , this year it’s Kirkland’s turn, what’s in common ? Neighbors got no say, in fact, they were not even informed until very late in the process. And both Redmond and Kirkland hotels are bordering Bellevue and close to many schools and daycares !
King County is close to purchase yet another hotel to house people living on the streets without informing the neighbors. This time, again, the property is located near several schools and daycare centers.
The La Quinta Inn & Suites at 10530 NE Northup Way in Kirkland is located on the border of nearby Bellevue.
Full article at https://thepostmillennial.com/exclusive-county-officials-to-buy-latest-homeless-hotel-without-informing-neighbors
Kirkland FAQ: https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Government/City-Managers-Office/King-Countys-Health-Through-Housing-Initiative-in-Kirkland
King County FAQ: https://www.redmond.gov/DocumentCenter/View/19958/King-County-Health-Through-Housing-FAQ
Spread it out and let all your neighbors and friends know, email CityCouncil@kirklandwa.gov and ZZCNCMEMBERS@kingcounty.gov; call the city 425-587-3007 and county 206-477-1006 office to voice your concerns.
The Kirkland City Council holds regular meetings on the first and third Tuesday of each month, at 7:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 123 5th Avenue. Study sessions are held at 5:30 p.m., prior to the regular meetings, in the Peter Kirk Room at City Hall. Details at https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Government/City-Council .
On the fourth Tuesday of each month 1PM, the King County council allows general public comment on matters relating to county government. Details at https://kingcounty.gov/council/committees/full_council.aspx .
Houghton Community Council https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Government/Departments/Planning-and-Building/Houghton-Community-Council
Public records at:
https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Government/Departments/Finance-and-Administration/City-Clerk/Request-Public-Records
https://kingcounty.gov/depts/risk-management/public-records-program.aspx
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