Inslee Promises 'Much More Aggressive Approach' To Housing Homeless
OLYMPIA, WA — Washington state is setting aside hundreds of millions of dollars to better meet the demands of the housing and homelessness crisis.
Speaking at a media briefing Wednesday, Gov. Jay Inslee touted what he called a "new, much more aggressive approach" to supportive housing.
"Traditional housing and shelter options often have taken years, if not decades to get done," Inslee said. "We need shelter and housing options that can be available in weeks or months."
According to the governor, the legislature-approved rapid capital acquisition program will give state money to local jurisdictions, allowing them to quickly buy apartment buildings or hotels and turn them into housing or shelter. The program will also fund the construction of thousands of new units, including several tiny house villages.
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