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Homelessness Beyond Housing | Spokane News
Eric Zimmerman, former global humanitarian worker and now mayor of Normandy Park, takes on a new role at the Washington Policy Center to tackle homelessness and public safety — revealing that the crisis is far deeper than housing shortages, with addiction, mental health gaps, and flawed drug policies playing major roles. His research exposes a 200% spike in chronic homelessness in Spokane — a statewide trend — and challenges the notion that homelessness stems from job loss or high rents. With a Democrat’s perspective and a community-first approach, Zimmerman aims to spark real solutions by…
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