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Seattle’s Chinese International District demanded something be done about the drug scenes in their community. Now, the drug scenes are in three parks south of Dr. Jose Rizal bridge blocking safe access to Lewis, Judkins, and Dr. Jose Rizal Parks. I have not seen this type of park take... show more

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NEW: After dozens of neighbor complaints about homeless drug addicts destroying Seattle's Dr. Jose Rizal Park, the fencing is back up and major renovations are about to get started. But We Heart Seattle's Andrea Suarez says the dealers and addicts are now moving further into wooded areas in Beacon Hill and the city is barely enforcing public camping laws in this area. Suarez is also calling out Seattle Parks Superintendent AP Diaz for being MIA. Mayor Katie B. Wilson|Katie Wilson for Seattle Mayor|Seattle Police Department| We Heart Seattle|Center on Wealth & Poverty at Discovery Institute|Seattle Parks

NEW: After dozens of neighbor complaints about homeless drug addicts destroying Seattle's Dr. Jose Rizal Park, the fencing is back up and major renovations are about to get started. But We Heart Seattle's Andrea Suarez says the dealers and addicts are now moving further into wooded areas in Beacon Hill and the city is barely enforcing public camping laws in this area. Suarez is also calling out Seattle Parks Superintendent AP Diaz for being MIA. Mayor Katie B. Wilson|Katie Wilson for Seattle Mayor|Seattle Police Department| We Heart Seattle|Center on Wealth & Poverty at Discovery Institute|Seattle Parks

Jonathan Choe

59,725 views • 9 months ago

In response to the rampant illegal drug activity in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District including 12th & Jackson, Dr. Jose Rizal Park, and bus shelter hotspots, the city is removing sidewalks, demolishing picnic pavilions, and tearing down bus shelters. This isn’t a solution. It’s a failed policy that punishes law-abiding residents instead of enforcing real consequences: arrests, jail time, and mandatory rehab. Mayor Katie B. Wilson Seattle City Council

In response to the rampant illegal drug activity in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District including 12th & Jackson, Dr. Jose Rizal Park, and bus shelter hotspots, the city is removing sidewalks, demolishing picnic pavilions, and tearing down bus shelters. This isn’t a solution. It’s a failed policy that punishes law-abiding residents instead of enforcing real consequences: arrests, jail time, and mandatory rehab. Mayor Katie B. Wilson Seattle City Council

We Heart Seattle

60,546 views • 4 months ago

HAPPENING NOW: Seattle Parks & Recreation extended the closure of Lewis Park until the end of the month for ongoing renovations. It was supposed to re-open August 12 after homeless drug addicts destroyed the space. Making matters worse, the city failed to put up fencing. So the same people who wrecked this place are now going back into the park and smoking fetty. Also, the Seattle council and socialist Mayor Katie Wilson found $300K for transgender refugees, but won't put up fencing during renovations? Make it make sense. North Beacon Hill is cooked. Councilmember Eddie Lin is MIA and paralyzed by this street crisis. For now, all the homeless drug addicts have simply moved across the street and are destroying Dr. Jose Rizal Park. So in a few weeks, the city will probably have to close Dr. Jose as well for renovations caused by the druggies. Rinse and repeat. Now you know why the city is facing a nearly $500 million budget shortfall. Resources and departments are totally mismanaged. The one lone bright spot, several homies were proudly wearing We Heart Seattle t-shirts. Workers with this outreach group are actually saving lives and making a difference. Imagine if they went away and the city was left to fend for itself?🙃 Mayor Katie B. Wilson|Seattle Parks|We Heart Seattle|Seattle Police Department|Center on Wealth & Poverty at Discovery Institute

HAPPENING NOW: Seattle Parks & Recreation extended the closure of Lewis Park until the end of the month for ongoing renovations. It was supposed to re-open August 12 after homeless drug addicts destroyed the space. Making matters worse, the city failed to put up fencing. So the same people who wrecked this place are now going back into the park and smoking fetty. Also, the Seattle council and socialist Mayor Katie Wilson found $300K for transgender refugees, but won't put up fencing during renovations? Make it make sense. North Beacon Hill is cooked. Councilmember Eddie Lin is MIA and paralyzed by this street crisis. For now, all the homeless drug addicts have simply moved across the street and are destroying Dr. Jose Rizal Park. So in a few weeks, the city will probably have to close Dr. Jose as well for renovations caused by the druggies. Rinse and repeat. Now you know why the city is facing a nearly $500 million budget shortfall. Resources and departments are totally mismanaged. The one lone bright spot, several homies were proudly wearing We Heart Seattle t-shirts. Workers with this outreach group are actually saving lives and making a difference. Imagine if they went away and the city was left to fend for itself?🙃 Mayor Katie B. Wilson|Seattle Parks|We Heart Seattle|Seattle Police Department|Center on Wealth & Poverty at Discovery Institute

Jonathan Choe

17,845 views • 28 days ago

HAPPENING NOW: Homeless drug addicts are now bathing in the water fountain at Dr. Jose Rizal Park. This fella is wiping his snot all over the place. Families and kids should avoid. Once again, the city allowing another public park to be destroyed. Who's running this joint?

HAPPENING NOW: Homeless drug addicts are now bathing in the water fountain at Dr. Jose Rizal Park. This fella is wiping his snot all over the place. Families and kids should avoid. Once again, the city allowing another public park to be destroyed. Who's running this joint?

Jonathan Choe

46,116 views • 1 month ago

HAPPENING NOW: Thursday morning, Seattle city crews went on a MEGA SWEEP and cleared out multiple drug encampments at Daejeon Park, Sturgus Park, Lewis Park, and even removed tents at Dr. Jose Rizal Park. This is all happening in the Beacon Hill hood. With the impending sweep, I visited some of the homies last night to find out what they were up to. One guy said he already had a tiny house and was just chilling at the encampment. Another fella said he wouldn't take a tiny house since illegal drug use is allegedly banned. But we all know that's not the case. Mayor Katie B. Wilson|Seattle Police Department

HAPPENING NOW: Thursday morning, Seattle city crews went on a MEGA SWEEP and cleared out multiple drug encampments at Daejeon Park, Sturgus Park, Lewis Park, and even removed tents at Dr. Jose Rizal Park. This is all happening in the Beacon Hill hood. With the impending sweep, I visited some of the homies last night to find out what they were up to. One guy said he already had a tiny house and was just chilling at the encampment. Another fella said he wouldn't take a tiny house since illegal drug use is allegedly banned. But we all know that's not the case. Mayor Katie B. Wilson|Seattle Police Department

Jonathan Choe

37,297 views • 5 months ago

HAPPENING NOW: Seattle's Ship Canal Park is the latest disaster zone in the city. Homeless drug addicts are invading the area and smoking fentanyl in front of kids. They're also setting up solar panels to fuel their encampment. Meanwhile, the World Cup has left Seattle. So socialist Mayor Katie Wilson is done cleaning up the city for tourists. Back to the status quo. Mayor Katie B. Wilson|Seattle Parks|Seattle City Attorney's Office

HAPPENING NOW: Seattle's Ship Canal Park is the latest disaster zone in the city. Homeless drug addicts are invading the area and smoking fentanyl in front of kids. They're also setting up solar panels to fuel their encampment. Meanwhile, the World Cup has left Seattle. So socialist Mayor Katie Wilson is done cleaning up the city for tourists. Back to the status quo. Mayor Katie B. Wilson|Seattle Parks|Seattle City Attorney's Office

Jonathan Choe

139,925 views • 1 month ago

Lewis Park just shut down for restoration, and the entire drug market, dealing, using, loitering, squatting, and sleeping immediately moved across the street to Dr. Jose Rizal Park, the bus shelters, and 12th & Jackson (which has now quadrupled). Most people are already saying it’ll be right back in a week. There’s simply not enough enforcement. We need federal law enforcement on the ground and real consequences for fentanyl possession in our parks — actual jail time or mandated treatment. This is untenable.Mayor Katie B. Wilson

Lewis Park just shut down for restoration, and the entire drug market, dealing, using, loitering, squatting, and sleeping immediately moved across the street to Dr. Jose Rizal Park, the bus shelters, and 12th & Jackson (which has now quadrupled). Most people are already saying it’ll be right back in a week. There’s simply not enough enforcement. We need federal law enforcement on the ground and real consequences for fentanyl possession in our parks — actual jail time or mandated treatment. This is untenable.Mayor Katie B. Wilson

We Heart Seattle

15,715 views • 1 month ago

🚨 Over 100 milk jugs full of urine at Discovery Park, one of Seattle’s most beautiful parks. A man battling severe untreated mental illness lives alone in a tent here, refusing every service offered. We Heart Seattle was cleaning up and thought we’d seen it all. This one hurts. We have real sympathy for his struggle, but our parks belong to everyone. When is someone considered “gravely disabled”? When is vandalism of public spaces actually enforced? What do we do? 💔Seattle Parks Seattle City Council Mayor Katie B. Wilson

🚨 Over 100 milk jugs full of urine at Discovery Park, one of Seattle’s most beautiful parks. A man battling severe untreated mental illness lives alone in a tent here, refusing every service offered. We Heart Seattle was cleaning up and thought we’d seen it all. This one hurts. We have real sympathy for his struggle, but our parks belong to everyone. When is someone considered “gravely disabled”? When is vandalism of public spaces actually enforced? What do we do? 💔Seattle Parks Seattle City Council Mayor Katie B. Wilson

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66,163 views • 4 months ago

Another heartbreaking policy failure in Seattle. Just walked Cheasty Park with Timothy Emerson and found makeshift cabins, massive trash piles, hoarded junk, fire damage, and a young girl stuck languishing in a tent. This greenbelt is also a blatant illegal dumping ground. Parks are for people not encampments. Enforce the laws, ban camping in public spaces, and prioritize real treatment over enabling chaos. Our communities and the most vulnerable deserve better. What will it take to reclaim our parks? Seattle Parks Mayor Katie B. Wilson Seattle City Council King County Council

Another heartbreaking policy failure in Seattle. Just walked Cheasty Park with Timothy Emerson and found makeshift cabins, massive trash piles, hoarded junk, fire damage, and a young girl stuck languishing in a tent. This greenbelt is also a blatant illegal dumping ground. Parks are for people not encampments. Enforce the laws, ban camping in public spaces, and prioritize real treatment over enabling chaos. Our communities and the most vulnerable deserve better. What will it take to reclaim our parks? Seattle Parks Mayor Katie B. Wilson Seattle City Council King County Council

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21,812 views • 2 months ago

NEW: Seattle Councilmember Eddie Lin says he might call for the temporary closure of Lewis Park in the Beacon Hill neighborhood. He admits the illegal camping and open-air-drug use is out of control. I went there late Wednesday evening and saw it for myself. Lin overwhelmingly won the District 2 election. But he inherited a hot mess which also includes the crime and chaos of Rainier Valley along with the black market of stolen goods on 12th Ave & Jackson St in Chinatown-ID. Mayor Katie B. Wilson|Seattle Police Department|Seattle Parks|Center on Wealth & Poverty at Discovery Institute

NEW: Seattle Councilmember Eddie Lin says he might call for the temporary closure of Lewis Park in the Beacon Hill neighborhood. He admits the illegal camping and open-air-drug use is out of control. I went there late Wednesday evening and saw it for myself. Lin overwhelmingly won the District 2 election. But he inherited a hot mess which also includes the crime and chaos of Rainier Valley along with the black market of stolen goods on 12th Ave & Jackson St in Chinatown-ID. Mayor Katie B. Wilson|Seattle Police Department|Seattle Parks|Center on Wealth & Poverty at Discovery Institute

Jonathan Choe

183,872 views • 5 months ago

“Seattle looks like a third world country right now.” Jonathan Choe warns that American cities are in a near-dystopian state due to the homeless crisis: “I’m seeing crime, chaos, and death on the streets of America.” “You have tent encampments downtown and taking over public parks.” “There truly is a crisis on the streets.” Jonathan Choe

“Seattle looks like a third world country right now.” Jonathan Choe warns that American cities are in a near-dystopian state due to the homeless crisis: “I’m seeing crime, chaos, and death on the streets of America.” “You have tent encampments downtown and taking over public parks.” “There truly is a crisis on the streets.” Jonathan Choe

Jan Jekielek

24,624 views • 6 months ago

NEW: Just days before the FIFA World Cup in Seattle, someone is firing steel BB's at homeless drug addicts near Dr. Jose Rizal Park. This area is just minutes from the stadium where soccer matches will be played. Neighbors say they are seeing a cluster of new tents after Wilson aggressively swept encampments near the downtown tourist corridor. The mayor is accused of trying to mask the city's drug crisis by pushing addicts to other parts of the city like Beacon Hill, Chinatown-ID, and now the East Duwamish Greenbelt. As long as fans do not see the urban decay and human suffering, the Wilson administration likely believes that's a win. We Heart Seattle|Mayor Katie B. Wilson|Center on Wealth & Poverty at Discovery Institute

NEW: Just days before the FIFA World Cup in Seattle, someone is firing steel BB's at homeless drug addicts near Dr. Jose Rizal Park. This area is just minutes from the stadium where soccer matches will be played. Neighbors say they are seeing a cluster of new tents after Wilson aggressively swept encampments near the downtown tourist corridor. The mayor is accused of trying to mask the city's drug crisis by pushing addicts to other parts of the city like Beacon Hill, Chinatown-ID, and now the East Duwamish Greenbelt. As long as fans do not see the urban decay and human suffering, the Wilson administration likely believes that's a win. We Heart Seattle|Mayor Katie B. Wilson|Center on Wealth & Poverty at Discovery Institute

Jonathan Choe

58,780 views • 3 months ago

Today looked more like Gotham City than The Emerald City. Drug scenes have exploded throughout Beacon Hill, Mt. Baker, in our parks, and on sidewalks. Mayor Katie B. Wilson has set the tone that she will not sweep encampments. I’d like to see legislation that providers steeper penalties for narcotic use in parks, near schools, libraries, daycare centers and within 500 feet of business and resident entryways. Instead, at best, there may be arrest or diversion to the LEAD program. Purpose. Dignity. Action. (PDA) How will LEAD keep up with these referrals? How does it work? What are the nuts and bolts of arrest, and divert? Are the parks going to be a waiting room until what? We need clearer answers.

Today looked more like Gotham City than The Emerald City. Drug scenes have exploded throughout Beacon Hill, Mt. Baker, in our parks, and on sidewalks. Mayor Katie B. Wilson has set the tone that she will not sweep encampments. I’d like to see legislation that providers steeper penalties for narcotic use in parks, near schools, libraries, daycare centers and within 500 feet of business and resident entryways. Instead, at best, there may be arrest or diversion to the LEAD program. Purpose. Dignity. Action. (PDA) How will LEAD keep up with these referrals? How does it work? What are the nuts and bolts of arrest, and divert? Are the parks going to be a waiting room until what? We need clearer answers.

We Heart Seattle

62,755 views • 8 months ago

We Heart Seattle needs your help! 👇🏼 The state is investigating us for “improper handling of drug needles and fentanyl foil” in our parks. The process is expected to take months, our temp agency is under investigation as well. We are being asked to produce a long list of documents including “disciplinary action” files. 🤦‍♀️ OSHA_DOL This is a good time to donate. We need your support.

We Heart Seattle needs your help! 👇🏼 The state is investigating us for “improper handling of drug needles and fentanyl foil” in our parks. The process is expected to take months, our temp agency is under investigation as well. We are being asked to produce a long list of documents including “disciplinary action” files. 🤦‍♀️ OSHA_DOL This is a good time to donate. We need your support.

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79,107 views • 25 days ago