DBP
Here is Ms. Bagshaw’s response:
David:
I appreciate your concern and appreciate your raising these questions. You know that I support Nickelsville as a much preferred place for individuals and families to live than to be alone on the city streets. I have worked with Nickelsville since my days in the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office and believe the people who live in Nickelsville and those who help support and organize it are providing an important service for our city.
We simply MUST do better, and I agree with you that we can – as a community – create some new options.
Your concern about having young children at Nickelsville is understandable. When I talk about shelters, I remind people about the needs of families, those with children, those with pets, and the list goes on. We have many needs and those are on my radar.
I ask these questions when we are discussing shelters and I will continue to advocate for more space: different kinds of space.
David, I agree with you. We need to do better and I will continue to work so we achieve that.
Thank you again.
-Sally