‘I Believe Housing Is the Solution to Homelessness’ — Wilson Names Director of Seattle Office of Housing

‘I believe housing is the solution to homelessness’ — Wilson names director of Seattle Office of Housing

Larsen (Image: City of Seattle) Mayor Katie Wilson has announced the appointment of Kelli Larsen as the new director of the Seattle Office of Housing. Following a selection process involving community organizations and housing partners, Wilson says she chose Larsen to drive the city’s affordable housing agenda. Wilson praised Larsen’s “thoughtful, values-based, and decisive leadership” in the announcement, saying that her guidance will be essent…

Santa Monica needs solutions, not just words on homelessness

We’ve spent too much time arguing about what to call the problem instead of how to solve it. That’s one of the reasons people have lost trust in government. We debate terms like “continuum of care,” “housing-focused systems,” and “permanent supportive housing,” while residents are asking much simpler questions: Why do our streets feel less safe? Why are businesses struggling? Why are people still living and dying on our sidewalks? After spending…