Homeless housing idea

With all of the discussions about providing more services and housing for the homeless and the heated discussions on where the housing should be located, I have a suggestion.

I think part of City Hall needs to be repurposed to provide housing for some of the homeless. Perhaps one floor could be remodeled into small apartments for the homeless. Not only would this help the housing issue it would allow the city leaders to see, meet and interact with the homeless on a daily basis as the homeless wander through the building.

The homeless would be able to leave their floor and walk around City Hall and see other people that actually have jobs and work. The city workers can interact with the homeless and perhaps encourage them to seek employment. The city leaders will not have to make vehicle trips to view the homeless and all of the associated garbage and human waste they leave; they will be able to have daily interactions with them. I can see nothing but good from this brave and noble action.

I ask the City Council, mayor and the two mayoral candidates to respond to this suggestion.

Ronald Garrett

Spokane