Homelessness: After All the Time and Effort, Why Is It Getting Worse?

Posted: October 7, 2021


Tuesday, Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m.
Livestream, Town Hall Seattle

Homelessness is perhaps the No. 1 issue facing our city. “Compassion Seattle,” a proposal that offered a different approach to homelessness, did not make the November ballot. Many people are asking, “What now? Is there a better idea? How can we make progress on this complicated problem? What are our best chances for a solution—or solutions?”

Please join Seattle University’s Institute of Public Service for a vigorous and thoughtful discussion on “Homelessness: After All the Time and Effort, Why Is It Getting Worse?”

Panelists include:

  • Marc Dones (they/them), CEO of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority
  • Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan (she/her)
  • Tiffani McCoy (she/her), advocacy director for Real Change news
  • Jon Scholes (he/him), president and CEO of the Downtown Seattle Association

The event is moderated by Larry Hubbell, professor at Seattle University, and Joni Balter, contributing columnist and lecturer at SU. A few selected students will also join. Register here. Tickets are $5 for the general public, but FREE for Seattle U students, faculty and staff. Find the discount code here (requires SU login).