Homelessness Beyond Housing | Spokane News

Eric Zimmerman, former global humanitarian worker and now mayor of Normandy Park, takes on a new role at the Washington Policy Center to tackle homelessness and public safety — revealing that the crisis is far deeper than housing shortages, with addiction, mental health gaps, and flawed drug policies playing major roles. His research exposes a 200% spike in chronic homelessness in Spokane — a statewide trend — and challenges the notion that homelessness stems from job loss or high rents. With a Democrat’s perspective and a community-first approach, Zimmerman aims to spark real solutions by connecting the dots between crime, poverty, and policy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6f68c17afaa9cc53