Good evening,

I just did a KING 5 interview on Tacoma's proposed two shelter sites.  I probably sound like Pollyanna...commnity wants solutions, etc but I also tried to put unshelterd people first in design.  

My list was:

talk with unsheltered people - let them determine the use

safety, safety, safety

storage people can access themselves

porta potties that you or I would use - ie cleaned every day

water - drinking and hand washing

garbage pick up every day

how to accomodate pets

if low barrier, then Sharps boxes for needles

I forgot putblic transporation - it is on my written list.

need:  tent encampments, safe parking, RV parks, tiny houses

Q - should Tacoma do these temporary emergency shelters?

A - yes, until we have permanent housing for all, we have to provide safe shelter

You never know if you even make the clip...if anyone sees it, let me know.

Thanks,

Maureen