Spokane mayor proposes plan to address downtown homelessness

SPOKANE, Wash. — Mayor Lisa Brown has a new plan to address homelessness in downtown Spokane, but business owners question whether it will work.

People camp on sidewalks, parking lots and under viaducts from Hamilton Street to Maple Street and beyond. Brown says she wants to help these people and help people feel safe downtown.

“We want those in the throw of addiction or mental health challenges to be connected,” Brown said…

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