Council committee recommends $4.9M to stand up 500 shelter units, attaches public-safety and equity amendments The Seattle committee recommended passage of a budget amendment to provide $4.9 million to create at least 500 new shelter units, adopted nine amendments requiring safety plans, reporting, recovery shelters and prioritization for local residents, and sent the bill to full Council April 14.

Seattle's City Council just took a bold step forward, recommending $4.9 million to create 500 new shelter units while ensuring public safety and equity in the process.

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