Public Comment regarding Redmond HTH Silver Cloud Inn
DESC Clement Place neighbor’s real life experience
Terminology explained : Behavior Health , Truma Informed Care, Harm Reduction
CEA for Coordinated entry for all T3 for Trained Trainer
February 15, 2022 Mike R Mayor Sweet and the council violated Kirkland’s trust and certainly violated Kirkland ordinance 4348
February 15, 2022 Abby M Her gut, No plan, no background check, no security, zero buffer, I walk out basketball practice just 50 feet from La Quinta Inn in the dark every night in the winter, I’m afraid for me and all my friends
February 15, 2022 Haleh C Individuals right next door to hundreds of children are those with severe mental illness, drug addition, criminal history and potentially sex offenders
February 15, 2022 Dan H Got interrupted and silenced by Kirkland Mayor Sweet while simply bringing up questions in his public comment
February 15, 2022 Sharon C Got interrupted and silenced by Kirkland Mayor Sweet while simply questioning why she limited opposition comment to just three
February 15, 2022 Alice Got interrupted and silenced by Kirkland Mayor Sweet while simply asking the county’s site selection criteria which the Mayor could not even answer
September 2, 2021 Andrew Our concern is that you are shipping homeless people from Seattle outside of the city and there is no real solution to the problem of homelessness
September 2, 2021 Leo Background check, everyone should be treated equally, no drugs or alcohol on street, 12 schools within walking distance
September 2, 2021 Liz Frustrated of no say, helpless and unheard, what recourse do we have ? How do we influence ? How can Bellevue residents have more say ?
September 2, 2021 Lucy Concerned about drug and alcohol allowed, Did you ever consider the safety of our kids ? How would King County respond in case of higher crime rate and assure the community ?
September 2, 2021 John Don’t think there is a large number of homeless people to warrant the hotel purchase in the eastside. Answer: Homeless people don’t have addresses by definition.
September 2, 2021 Vladimir Concern of no background check, you are endangering our community, we don’t buy your cost saving argument, kids’ safety is our priority, who can I hold legally liable if something were to happen to my kids. How do you comply sex offender registration without background check ? Claudia lied about what safe eastside signs.
September 2, 2021 Ji Any safety measure put into place ? Questioning the assumption of housing would reduce crimes, where is the proof ? Answer: deny the safety concern presumptions but will follow-up with sex offenders.
September 2, 2021 Flora L Any real world evidence of homeless housing success ? Anyway to house homeless separately based on their different life styles ? Siting criteria and process ?
September 2, 2021 Jose G Shocked to see that you don’t see the safety of the kids, more than 15 schools and childcare nearby, was that ever in your decision making process ? There has to be common sense. Answer: There were concerns and fears in the past, I think we can make this work.
September 2, 2021 PB After over billion dollar spending each year but Seattle is getting worse, lack of accountability and visible results, what are you doing differently ? Fully aware of studies after studies and amount of money spent on studies, King county’s own data shows only 7.5% work, 75%-80% are drug addicts or mentally ills.
September 2, 2021 Amy You should visit Clement Place and talk to the neighbors there. Government’s primary job is to protect the public. 80% are drug addicts or mentally ill. Drug injection site if you allow drug consumptions, Huge spike of 911 calls, where are they going if expelled ? what’s your plan ? Dependent on 911 call upon imminent danger ? Claudia lied again about safe eastside signs. Promised good neighbor’s agreement.
September 2, 2021 Kan DESC Clement Place is a total failure, could you provide good examples of your success ? Answer: not aware of this, will check that out, keep talking about high barrier shelters like tent cities in eastside.
September 2, 2021 Dave K Why low barrier housing next to kids ? Why only allow 15% from local ? No alcohol no drugs. Answer: Totally agree the more local the better, but barriers actually kill people.
September 2, 2021 Rachel W Who’s held accountable if anyone gets hurt ? How would King county to get the community involved ? Why didn’t our business not get notified? Answer: quote study again, will hold continuing meetings with the community.
September 2, 2021 Chris Lived in Seattle before and shared experience from a homeless friend, police wouldn’t do anything with drug dealings.
September 2, 2021 Andy S Where is your environmental impact study ? Why do you exclude homeless families with kids ? Like to see what PDs and Schools think about this. Process has been backwards.
September 2, 2021 Serrut Starting in three or four months still without a plan ? That’s not acceptable.
September 2, 2021 Anna Do you know why there is an outcry ? Answer: Because people are afraid of unknown.
September 2, 2021 Abigail B Echo Andy S’ concern , why were all these not planned ? Future communications would be useful, what’s in your pipeline ? Answer: Promised better communications. Now we know it’s Kirkland La Quinta Inn.
September 2, 2021 Gail First found out this via nextdoor, concerned about barrier, are you even asking ? Renton Red Lion is phasing out according to Seattle Times, it’s not a success, in contrast to Leo’s touting of success. Leo elaborated his claim of success by saying he’s comparing Renton’s numbers between when it’s operated as a homeless congregate and when it’s operated as a homeless hotel.
September 2, 2021 Toni Why do you not allow families ? If Redmond mayor is so passionate about it, why did she put it right at the city border instead of right where she lives.
September 2, 2021 Tom Could you assure us no booty bumping kits or needles ? Because DESC is providing such. Could you prioritize non-no barrier ?
September 2, 2021 Sergey Will drugs like heroine or fentanyl be allowed ? Answer: Yes, we are not going to require drug use free.
September 2, 2021 Jenny As a resident, do we have right or chance to vote on this decision ? Answer: No, there is no vote on this, but community voice will and should be included. Go talk to a lawyer if you think it’s illegal. On the plan to ensure safety, the answer is based on her belief.
September 2, 2021 I’m mom Seattle is disaster in front of my eyes, how do you ensure you are not repeating Seattle failure by doing exact the same thing ? You are experimenting with our kids. Answer: this is not Seattle, this is eastside, there is no open drug dealing, call police if you are in danger.
September 2, 2021 Linda S Homeless with disability
September 2, 2021 Amy Shared a story that a family with baby in the car got attacked by a violent mob at a Seattle encampment they traced back to for their stolen goods. What happens for your expelled residents ?
September 2, 2021 Claudia Conflict in the chat, alleged anti-Asian racist comment happened in the chat and will examine the chat history and follow up with it.