Mayor Cassie Franklin has directed City staff to pursue the following five initiatives:
Partner with Snohomish County and housing providers on future supportive housing projects and expanding shelter capacity
Partner with providers on education and employment opportunities for individuals experiencing homelessness, substance-use disorders, and/or mental illness
Develop a pilot program to streamline access to medication-assisted treatment for COET contacts
Provide community updates regarding our progress and develop targeted educational campaigns and training
Improve tracking and analysis of Safe Streets programs and City spending on street-level issues
On Jan. 26, 2018, Mayor Franklin issued a directive outlining the initiatives above. These initiatives do not replace existing programs or work currently underway through the Safe Streets plan.
