Outraged over the development of what they call a “homeless megaplex”, more than 100 protesters from Seattle’s Chinatown-International District marched into a King County Council meeting.
Just before noon, a group of more than 100 gathered in Hing Hay Park. Grassroots organizers hastily handed out translated call-and-response cards for the walk ahead. Gei Chan was among those leading the pack. Chan says they’re not here because they want to oust the unhoused from the neighborhood. For Chan and others, its about feeling voiceless.
On May 3, King County Council approved a $54 million dollar lease of nearly seven acres across the street from Uwajimaya. There’s already a shelter space off Sixth Avenue South run by the Salvation Army, but this investment would expand that offering by more than 400 additional beds. Protesters claim they were never consulted; specifically, residents who don’t speak English.
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