Seattle Progressives Divided Over Handling Homelessness in Mayoral Election Season
Progressives in Seattle are divided over how to address homelessness as two candidates, including Democratic incumbent Mayor Bruce Harrell, take on the city's growing crisis in the November mayoral race. The issue is splitting the progressive vote.
Seattle's worsening homelessness crisis is sparking a rift among progressive candidates in the upcoming November mayoral election, as the city's Democratic Mayor Bruce Harrell faces a challenge from opponents who have criticized his approach to addressing the issue, with some arguing that it has not done enough to help those in need. The two candidates' differing stances on homelessness are exacerbating divisions within Seattle's liberal community, with many questioning whether the incumbent's policies have truly made a significant impact. Harrell has pointed to progress he believes has been made under his tenure, including increased funding for homeless services and affordable housing initiatives. However, his opponents claim that more needs to be done to tackle the entrenched problem of homelessness in Seattle.
