A Lake City business owner claimed on “The John Curley Show” last week that the neighborhood had struggled since hosting a local homeless population, with the spillover in crime largely affecting the local businesses.
Business owner Linda Pruitt’s comments were heard loud and clear by We Heart Seattle. The local organization made a quick move toward helping Lake City with its dire need for change.
A call for help from Lake City
“Thursday was a great example of the impact of radio,” KIRO fill-in host Tim Gaydos said. “In Lake City, they’re seeing this kind of dystopian society where small business owners, and immigrant business owners are all moving out.”
Gaydos referred to the prolonged presence of Tent City 4 in the neighborhood, which has contributed to increased crime…