Dec. 25, 2024 – As many of us prepare to enjoy the holidays in our snug homes, let’s pause to remember those without such amenities. And to review the approaches we have been taking to reduce the population of homeless individuals. Apologies for not using the “unsheltered” term du jour; I have never been much for parsing politically correct words. We probably are all aware of individuals who live in vehicles or on the street for purely economic reasons. It’s not hard to understand when one considers the cost and availability of housing, which can easily outpace earning potential on the Olympic Peninsula.
But if you have spent any time in homeless encampments, you will conclude there are other issues at play. I have visited such encampments in Port Townsend and other Olympic Peninsula communities. And there are clearly causes beyond economics plaguing a majority of residents. Until we can collectively admit and address the underlying issues of addiction and mental health, we limit our ability to successfully tackle the problem. Marcia Kelbon is an attorney and engineer…
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