[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a resident. It represents the opinion of the author, and does not necessarily reflect the views of South King Media or its staff.]
DESC in Burien is a drug den. Essentially, it is just a better tent. Could it be something better? It should be for the money taxpayers pay for it.
What is the return on investment for Burien taxpayers in terms of “resident” outcomes? Is it just a better tent? Treatment for substance abuse? Becoming a contributing member of society? If just a better tent, then there are other locations that would cost taxpayers far less than the cost in downtown Burien…