Letters to the Housed by Paul Asplund of SecondGrace LA

"An analysis of the Trump administration's new executive orders on homelessness, detailing the shift from 'Housing First' to a focus on public order."

Auburn officials fight against fast-tracked homelessness bill while advocating for community safety and resources.

Mayor Dana Ralph reported on meetings in Washington, D.C., and a $10,000 workforce grant; council committees accepted a $500,000 EPA brownfields grant; the CAO warned the council about SB 6002 (flock cameras) and HB 2489 (homelessness enforcement) during a busy legislative cutoff week.

Myrtle Creek council approved the first reading of Ordinance 8.79 to specify where people may sleep on city property and to change summer removal hours, after extended debate about tents at local parks and several public comments about a van housing dogs and a strong odor problem.

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City-retained lobbyists Scott Carr and Amy Levander told the Lawrence Common Council that implementation dates for parts of the governor's property-tax relief package have been paused for another year, highlighted ongoing work on UNIGOV-related zoning limits, and warned Senate Bill 285 would constrain local approaches to homelessness.

City staff briefed the council on recent federal and Washington state court decisions that affect anti‑camping enforcement; council directed staff to evaluate ordinances and fees, update police protocols for interactions with unhoused residents, and consider a homelessness/mental‑health task force.

via Home - CBSNews.com — In the year since President Trump signed an executive order aimed at moving homeless people off the streets, states have expanded involuntary treatment for the homeless.

Pasco will hear a presentation outlining what the city is legally permitted to do when enforcing anti-camping rules; staff will highlight existing local rules and 'gray areas' created by state and federal law.

The House Housing Committee advanced substitute House Bill 2489, which would bar local governments from criminalizing life-sustaining activities on public property unless adequate alternative shelter space was demonstrably available; the substitute, with several amendments adopted or withdrawn, was reported out by a 9–8 vote.

Police Chief Hernandez presented proposed amendments to Milton Municipal Code Chapter 9.55 to allow enforcement on DOT right-of-way, provide 24-hour notice to encampments and require resource lists; council members raised concerns about criminalizing homelessness and whether officers should 'attempt' to supply resources or be required to 'shall' do

Commissioners discuss Longview's approach to homeless camps amid rising concerns about population influx.

Organizers demand solutions to balanced billing and healthcare accessibility for vulnerable patients

Deputy City Manager Angie O'Brien briefed council on five initiatives including the Hope and Home Task Force (final recommendations due Aug. 2026), combined zoning text amendments (vape ordinance, Evans Spring, Hagan’s text changes) targeted for April 2026 adoption, and a VRFA modernization effort; staff warned the planning department is 'about 10 positions down,' so combining initiatives preserves capacity.